Affluence in SM2 6NS
How SM2 6NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Belmont & South Cheam
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,758 (2024)
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How well off SM2 6NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM2 6NS 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 environment7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- 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 6NS area is broadly in line with that, at 59.3%. 20.6% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM2 6NS area is well above that, at 53.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM2 6NS area is well above that, at 55.4%. 10.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM2 6NS sits in (Belmont & South Cheam): about 1,758 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.