Affluence in SM2 5HT
How SM2 5HT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,485 (2024)
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How well off SM2 5HT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM2 5HT area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SM2 5HT area is broadly in line with that, at 54.1%. 27.5% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM2 5HT area is well above that, at 53.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM2 5HT area is well above that, at 56.1%. 10.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM2 5HT sits in (Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road): about 1,485 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.