Affluence in SK5 8LX
How SK5 8LX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Brinnington
- Council
- Stockport
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,101 (2024)
SK5 8LXStockport
How well off SK5 8LX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK5 8LX area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
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 SK5 8LX area is below that, at 40.2%. 12.9% are retired and 4.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK5 8LX area is less than half that, at 12.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK5 8LX area is less than half that, at 15.2%. 34% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK5 8LX sits in (Brinnington): about 2,101 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.