34POPULATION
11%UNEMPLOYED
21%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSK2 6WQ

What social class do the population of SK2 6WQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SK2 6WQ 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 SK2 6WQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 82%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.9%Male
  • 44.1%Female

From the last census, 55.9% of people in SK26WQ male, and 44.1% female. Men outnumber women in Edgeley and Cheadle Heath.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 42%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 51%SINGLE
  • 21%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SK2 6WQ is 51%. Single and 'other' people is 48%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.6%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SK2 6WQ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SK2 6WQ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in SK2 6WQ

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Travel & Transport

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Travel

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near SK2 6WQ

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near SK2 6WQ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near SK2 6WQ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SK2 6WQ

Events

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What's on near SK2 6WQ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near SK2 6WQ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near SK2 6WQ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SK2 6WQ

Banks

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Banks near SK2 6WQ

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the SK2 6WQ postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near SK2 6WQ

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SK2 6WQ

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in SK2 6WQ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SK2 6WQ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SK2 6WQ

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in SK2 6WQ

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SK26WQ Postcode Breakdown

SKAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORWQUNIT
Full PostcodeSK2 6WQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStockport
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGreater Manchester
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SK26WQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

SK2 6WQ 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 SK2 6WQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Stockport0.7 miles SE
Bredbury2 miles E
Cheadle2.3 miles W
Bramhall2.8 miles S
Cheadle Hulme3 miles S
Levenshulme3.3 miles NW
Denton3.5 miles NE
Marple3.9 miles E
Openshaw4.1 miles N
Hyde4.4 miles NE
Wythenshawe4.4 miles W
Poynton4.4 miles SE
Handforth4.6 miles SW
Disley4.8 miles E
Droylsden5.3 miles N
London158 miles SE
Glasgow186 miles NW
Edinburgh180 miles N
Cardiff139 miles S
Liverpool35 miles W
Southampton176 miles S
Saint Ives179 miles S

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