Is Heaton Mersey in Stockport a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Heaton Mersey older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Heaton Mersey and Stockport? What is the claimant count in Heaton Mersey and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Heaton Mersey Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Stockport.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Stockport | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| North West | 4.3% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 60.84% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.25% |
| Unemployed | 3.25% |
Heaton Mersey Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Heaton Mersey residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Heaton Mersey to the national average for England.
| Level | Heatons South | England |
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| No Qualifications | 12.15% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 6.54% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 11.54% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.31% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.29% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 49.07% | 33.92% |
Heaton Mersey Health Statistics
Heatons South has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Heatons South | 53.92% | 31.59% | 10.53% | 3.18% | 0.79% |
| Stockport | 49.39% | 32.68% | 12.64% | 4.08% | 1.22% |
| North West | 47.73% | 32.71% | 13.36% | 4.77% | 1.43% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Stockport changed since 2011?
Stockport residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.97% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 47.83% | 33.27% | 13.27% | 4.41% | 1.21% |
| 2021 | 49.39% | 32.68% | 12.64% | 4.08% | 1.22% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
What are the occupations of the residents of Heaton Mersey?
The largest employment sector in Heaton Mersey is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 33.3% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 14.82% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 14.72% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 9.04% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 6.8% |
| Skilled Trades | 6.01% |
| Elementary Occupations | 5.59% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.29% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Heaton Mersey and Stockport
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Heaton Mersey either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 76.74 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 23.26 of Heaton Mersey residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Heatons South | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| Stockport | 71.08% | 28.92% |
| North West | 62.33% | 37.67% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Heaton Mersey has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
Heaton Mersey compared to other wards in Stockport
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Bramhall South and Woodford | 90.68% | 9.32% |
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| 2 | Marple North | 87.16% | 12.84% |
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| 3 | Bramhall North | 84.97% | 15.03% |
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| 4 | Heald Green | 84.27% | 15.73% |
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| 5 | Stepping Hill | 80.45% | 19.55% |
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| 6 | Marple South and High Lane | 80.43% | 19.57% |
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| 7 | Cheadle and Gatley | 79.77% | 20.23% |
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| 8 | Cheadle Hulme South | 78.75% | 21.25% |
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| 9 | Hazel Grove | 78.59% | 21.41% |
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| 10 | Heatons South | 76.74% | 23.26% |
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| 11 | Bredbury and Woodley | 75.83% | 24.17% |
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| 12 | Cheadle Hulme North | 75.17% | 24.83% |
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| 13 | Heatons North | 72.46% | 27.54% |
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| 14 | Offerton | 69.64% | 30.36% |
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| 15 | Bredbury Green and Romiley | 69.43% | 30.57% |
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| 16 | Reddish South | 66.92% | 33.08% |
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| 17 | Manor (Stockport) | 66.3% | 33.7% |
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| 18 | Edgeley and Cheadle Heath | 61.58% | 38.42% |
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| 19 | Reddish North | 60.21% | 39.79% |
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| 20 | Davenport and Cale Green | 57.41% | 42.59% |
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| 21 | Brinnington and Central | 28.62% | 71.38% |
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Heaton Mersey is ranked 10 out of 21 wards in Stockport for the percentage of home owners.Heaton Mersey & Stockport Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Heaton Mersey in the Stockport local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Heatons South | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| Stockport | 90.55% | 9.45% |
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| North West | 88.33% | 11.67% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Heaton Mersey compared to other wards in Stockport
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Cheadle and Gatley | 83.96% | 16.04% |
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| 2 | Heald Green | 84.4% | 15.6% |
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| 3 | Brinnington and Central | 85.61% | 14.39% |
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| 4 | Heatons South | 85.99% | 14.01% |
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| 5 | Heatons North | 87.59% | 12.41% |
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| 6 | Davenport and Cale Green | 88.39% | 11.61% |
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| 7 | Bramhall North | 88.97% | 11.03% |
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| 8 | Cheadle Hulme South | 89.66% | 10.34% |
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| 9 | Reddish North | 90.53% | 9.47% |
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| 10 | Edgeley and Cheadle Heath | 90.54% | 9.46% |
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| 11 | Reddish South | 90.98% | 9.02% |
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| 12 | Cheadle Hulme North | 91.16% | 8.84% |
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| 13 | Hazel Grove | 92.27% | 7.73% |
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| 14 | Stepping Hill | 92.27% | 7.73% |
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| 15 | Bramhall South and Woodford | 92.83% | 7.17% |
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| 16 | Offerton | 93.69% | 6.31% |
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| 17 | Manor | 94.27% | 5.73% |
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| 18 | Bredbury Green and Romiley | 95.51% | 4.49% |
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| 19 | Marple South and High Lane | 95.54% | 4.46% |
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| 20 | Marple North | 95.61% | 4.39% |
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| 21 | Bredbury and Woodley | 95.64% | 4.36% |
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';Heaton Mersey is ranked 4 out of 21 wards in Stockport for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Heaton Mersey Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Heatons South.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What is the population of Heaton Mersey and Stockport?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Stockport including Heaton Mersey. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Bramhall North | 12807 |
| Bramhall South and Woodford | 12507 |
| Bredbury and Woodley | 13241 |
| Bredbury Green and Romiley | 14294 |
| Brinnington and Central | 17622 |
| Cheadle and Gatley | 15413 |
| Cheadle Hulme North | 13444 |
| Cheadle Hulme South | 14195 |
| Davenport and Cale Green | 15854 |
| Edgeley and Cheadle Heath | 14764 |
| Hazel Grove | 14291 |
| Heald Green | 12724 |
| Heatons North | 14491 |
| Heatons South | 14270 |
| Manor | 13854 |
| Marple North | 12700 |
| Marple South and High Lane | 11512 |
| Offerton | 14153 |
| Reddish North | 15046 |
| Reddish South | 13759 |
| Stepping Hill | 13256 |
| Stockport Total | 294197 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
