The various parliamentary constituencies – all 650 of them – that combine to form the UK are often very different, diverse places. For instance, did you know:
- Kensington boasted both the highest average house price (£980,000) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the UK’s highest average weekly wage (£848)?
- 89% of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine residents stated that they were in good health, compared to 71% in the Rhondda?
Do you know how Stockport compares with the UK average ?
For every 100 people who could vote here in the 2010 election 62 did – UK average: 65
The average age across the Borough is 42 – UK average is 39
For every 100 people who live here, 8 were born outside the UK. UK average is 13
For every 100 people, aged 16 and over, 27 have a degree-level qualification or above, matching the average across the UK which is also 27
For every 100 working age adults, just 3 claim Job Seekers Allowance. UK average is 2
The average weekly full-time earning for residents who are employed is £514. UK average £518
For every 100 people, 80 describe their own health as ‘good’ or ‘very good’. UK average is 81
For every 100 who are employed here, 15 work in the public sector. UK average is 19
The average property price in the Stockport constituency is £135,000. UK average is £210,000
See how Stockport compares with the rest of the UK using this intercative map …
Source: BBC / ONS