Stockport ranked among UK's 'most vape-obsessed' towns in new study
A new study has suggested that Stockport is one of the most 'vape-obsessed' locations in the UK.
Stockport was placed at number five most 'vape-obsessed' location in the study, which considered factors such as the amount of vape shops, and the amount of vape-related searches.
The research was compiled by Haypp (a retailer of tobacco-free nicotine products), using data from Companies House and from search trends.
Stockport was found to have around 26 vape shops per 100,000 residents.
It also had a high-number of vape-related search terms per month, with 388 searches per 100,000 residents.
Using these figures, Haypp gave Stockport a 'vape-obsession' score of 7.34 out of 10.
Vape-related searches have also been on the up across the country more generally.
Searches for "when do disposable vapes get banned" have skyrocketed by 1,250 percent from February to March 2025, in light of an upcoming ban on single-use disposable vapes on 1 June.
The ban covers all single-use vapes and aims to improve children's health and reduce the environmental impact of discarded disposable vapes.
With the disposable vape ban looming, Markus Lindblad, head of external affairs at Haypp commented: "The upcoming ban is set to affect one in seven young adults in the UK and one in 20 adults overall.
"While it may feel overwhelming for those who rely on disposable vapes, this change also opens up the opportunity to explore more sustainable options. Switching to reusable vape kits, for example, will not only reduce waste but also provide a more customised experience when it comes to flavours and nicotine strengths."
Other high-scoring towns in the UK were Accrington at number one, followed by Bolton, Manchester, and Darwen at second, third and fourth respectively.
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