Affluence in SK6 5LY
How SK6 5LY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Marple Bridge & Mellor
- Council
- Stockport
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,606 (2024)
SK6 5LYStockport
How well off SK6 5LY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK6 5LY area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment3.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 SK6 5LY area is broadly in line with that, at 59%. 30.7% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK6 5LY area is well above that, at 57.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK6 5LY area is well above that, at 57.8%. 6.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK6 5LY sits in (Marple Bridge & Mellor): about 1,606 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.