Affluence in SK2 6RS
How SK2 6RS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath
- Council
- Stockport
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,010 (2024)
SK2 6RSStockport
How well off SK2 6RS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK2 6RS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Crime2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SK2 6RS area is broadly in line with that, at 56%. 14.1% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK2 6RS area is below that, at 25.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK2 6RS area is below that, at 29.5%. 23.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK2 6RS sits in (Central Stockport, Portwood & Shaw Heath): about 2,010 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.