Affluence in SE
How SE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Southwark
- Region
- London
- Population
- 1,167,195 (2024)
SEPostcode area · South East London
How well off SE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SE scores 4.5 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (2.8 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households2.8
- Living environment3.1
- Barriers to housing and services3.7
- Income4.2
- Crime4.2
- Children in low-income families4.3
- Employment4.7
- Health and disability5.0
- Education and skills6.7
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
61.9% of adults in SE are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 10.5% are retired and 10.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
40.1% of adults in SE work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
50% of adults in SE hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 14.8% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.