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2.7%UNEMPLOYED
50%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSK17 8AS

What social class do the population of SK17 8AS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SK17 8AS in Stockport, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SK17 8AS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SK178AS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Limestone Peak.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 63%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 31%SINGLE
  • 50%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SK17 8AS is 31%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.7%WORKING
  • 2.7%UNEMPLOYED

2.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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SK17 8AS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SK17 8AS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SK17 8AS

Events

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What's on near SK17 8AS

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information SK17 8AS

Local Amenities

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Banks near SK17 8AS

Banks

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Banks near SK17 8AS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SK17 8AS

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SK17 8AS

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in SK17 8AS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SK17 8AS

Libraries

Libraries

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SK178AS Postcode Breakdown

SKAREA17DISTRICT8SECTORASUNIT
Full PostcodeSK17 8AS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStockport
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyDerbyshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

SK178AS Postal District

Compass Postal District

SK17 8AS postcode is located in the postal town of Stockport. Stockport postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SK17 8AS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Dove Holes1.4 miles NW
Fairfield1.7 miles SW
Peak Forest2.4 miles E
Chapel En Le Frith2.7 miles NW
Buxton3 miles SW
Millers Dale4.1 miles E
Tideswell4.3 miles E
Chinley4.5 miles NW
Chelmorton4.7 miles SE
Taddington4.8 miles SE
Castleton4.9 miles NE
Great Hucklow5 miles E
Flagg5.3 miles SE
Taxal5.3 miles W
Bradwell5.4 miles E
London144 miles SE
Glasgow199 miles NW
Edinburgh191 miles N
Cardiff136 miles SW
Liverpool48 miles W
Southampton166 miles S
Saint Ives169 miles S

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Homes plan for golf course nature reserve rejected

The Pewit course shut in 2022 and a campaign has been pressing for it all to become a green space.

BBC News

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Parents blame steroids for bodybuilder son's death

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