Stockport
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Stockport in Greater Manchester combines urban convenience with historic attractions. Highlights include the Stockport Viaduct, Hat Works Museum, and the Market Place. Nearby Lyme Park and the River Mersey’s pathways offer green escapes, while excellent transport links connect Stockport to Manchester and beyond.
Wards in Stockport
Stockport is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brinnington & Stockport Central
- Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North
- Davenport & Cale Green
- Edgeley
- Heatons North
- Heatons South
- Reddish North
- Reddish South
Stockport is a constituency that covers these wards in Stockport.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,304 | 22.13% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,975 | 6.62% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,400 | 15.58% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,631 | 21.49% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,993 | 18.99% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,983 | 15.18% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 83,677 | 79.81% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Pakistani | 4,217 | 4.02% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Other White | 3,488 | 3.33% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 2,160 | 2.06% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,336 | 1.27% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Indian | 1,317 | 1.26% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| African | 1,242 | 1.18% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,224 | 1.17% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,076 | 1.03% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 943 | 0.90% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 851 | 0.81% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 779 | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 672 | 0.64% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 553 | 0.53% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 496 | 0.47% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Bangladeshi | 383 | 0.37% | 0.82% | 1.08% |
| Other Black | 307 | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 80 | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 45 | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.11% |