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2.5%UNEMPLOYED
53%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
27%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSK17 8RU

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in SK178RU male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Tideswell.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

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

MARITAL STATUS

  • 27%SINGLE
  • 53%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SK17 8RU is 27%. Single and 'other' people is 73%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.4%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in SK17 8RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

SK17 8RU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SK17 8RU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SK17 8RU

Events

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What's on near SK17 8RU

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 8RU

Banks

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Banks near SK17 8RU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SK17 8RU

Schools

Schools

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Schools near SK17 8RU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in SK17 8RU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in SK17 8RU

Libraries

Libraries

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Essential InformationSK17 8RU

SK178RU Postcode Breakdown

SKAREA17DISTRICT8SECTORRUUNIT
Full PostcodeSK17 8RU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownStockport
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyDerbyshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

SK178RU Postal District

Compass Postal District

SK17 8RU 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 8RU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Great Hucklow0.9 miles E
Bradwell1.8 miles NE
Tideswell1.8 miles S
Peak Forest2 miles W
Castleton2.8 miles N
Millers Dale3 miles S
Hope4 miles N
Taddington4.2 miles S
Eyam4.3 miles E
Dove Holes4.8 miles W
Great Longstone5 miles SE
Hathersage5.2 miles E
Stoney Middleton5.2 miles E
Bamford5.3 miles NE
Flagg5.4 miles S
London143 miles SE
Glasgow200 miles NW
Edinburgh192 miles N
Cardiff138 miles SW
Liverpool51 miles W
Southampton166 miles S
Saint Ives170 miles S

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Police called out after three-car crash blocks busy Ilkeston road

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Derby County fan in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this week

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Age simulation suits help charity staff 'understand'

The weighted suit is designed to make the wearer feel like they have reduced mobility.

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Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at Swadlincote jobs fair next week

Derbyshire police, East Midlands Airport and the NHS are just some of the employers attending the event

Derby Telegraph

Three arrested after two men stabbed in fight

Police confirm two men in their 20s were taken to hospital with stab wounds after a fight.

BBC News

Peak District rangers celebrate 70th anniversary

The ranger service was founded at the Old Nags Head pub in Edale in Derbyshire.

BBC News

Pest expert shares 4 effective tricks to make rats 'scurry away'

Rats need to be kept away as soon as they are spotted

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