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Who lives in SK8 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SK8 2, set against England as a whole.

Council
Stockport
Region
North West
Population
13,299 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SK8 2

Residents
13,299
2024 estimate
Households
5,482
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 18%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.8% of residents. 17.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 18.4% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

SK8 2England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

SK8 2
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

44.7% of adults in SK8 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 37.5% have never married.

SK8 2England
Married or civil partnership44.7%44.7%
Never married37.5%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved9%9.1%
Separated2%2.2%
Widowed6.7%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

81.8% of residents in SK8 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SK8 2
49%
32%
13%
England
  • Very good49.3%48.5%
  • Good32.5%33.7%
  • Fair12.6%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%4%
  • Very bad1.5%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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