Affluence in SM2 6TS
How SM2 6TS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton South & Shanklin
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,409 (2024)
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How well off SM2 6TS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM2 6TS area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 6TS area is broadly in line with that, at 53.6%. 13.8% are retired and 7.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM2 6TS area is well below that, at 22.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM2 6TS area is below that, at 26.5%. 23% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM2 6TS sits in (Sutton South & Shanklin): about 1,409 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.