Affluence in SK22 4BL
How SK22 4BL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- New Mills West & Furness Vale
- Council
- High Peak
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,535 (2024)
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How well off SK22 4BL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK22 4BL area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Employment8.0
- Income9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 SK22 4BL area is above that, at 63%. 23.8% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK22 4BL area is above that, at 44.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK22 4BL area is above that, at 44.4%. 9.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK22 4BL sits in (New Mills West & Furness Vale): about 1,535 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.