Affluence in SK8 3AW
How SK8 3AW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Heald Green East
- Council
- Stockport
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,881 (2024)
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How well off SK8 3AW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SK8 3AW area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Income6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 SK8 3AW area is broadly in line with that, at 55.9%. 22.4% are retired and 8.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SK8 3AW area is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SK8 3AW area is broadly in line with that, at 37.9%. 13.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SK8 3AW sits in (Heald Green East): about 1,881 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.