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1.7%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
35%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSK17 8BQ

What social class do the population of SK17 8BQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SK17 8BQ 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 8BQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 85%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SK178BQ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Hope Valley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 10%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SK17 8BQ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92.8%WORKING
  • 1.7%UNEMPLOYED

1.7% 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 8BQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SK17 8BQ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SK17 8BQ

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SK17 8BQ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SK17 8BQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SK17 8BQ

Libraries

Libraries

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SK178BQ Postcode Breakdown

SKAREA17DISTRICT8SECTORBQUNIT
Full PostcodeSK17 8BQ
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%)

SK178BQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SK17 8BQ 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 8BQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Dove Holes0.5 miles NW
Chapel En Le Frith1.8 miles NW
Peak Forest2.3 miles E
Fairfield2.3 miles SW
Chinley3.6 miles NW
Buxton3.7 miles SW
Castleton4.5 miles E
Taxal4.8 miles W
Tideswell4.8 miles E
Millers Dale4.9 miles E
Great Hucklow5.1 miles E
New Mills5.2 miles NW
Whaley Bridge5.2 miles W
Bradwell5.3 miles E
Edale5.4 miles NE
London145 miles SE
Glasgow198 miles NW
Edinburgh190 miles N
Cardiff137 miles SW
Liverpool47 miles W
Southampton167 miles S
Saint Ives170 miles S

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