Affluence in SM2 5TL
How SM2 5TL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton South & Shanklin
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,074 (2024)
SM2 5TLSutton
How well off SM2 5TL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM2 5TL area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Employment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Crime8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
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 5TL area is above that, at 65.2%. 13.5% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM2 5TL area is above that, at 42.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM2 5TL area is well above that, at 49.3%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM2 5TL sits in (Sutton South & Shanklin): about 2,074 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.