Affluence in SK23 6EP
How SK23 6EP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Whaley Bridge & Chinley
- Council
- High Peak
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,792 (2024)
SK23 6EPHigh Peak
How well off SK23 6EP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK23 6EP area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 SK23 6EP area is broadly in line with that, at 58.3%. 30.4% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK23 6EP area is above that, at 46.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK23 6EP area is above that, at 39.6%. 11.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK23 6EP sits in (Whaley Bridge & Chinley): about 1,792 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.