Affluence in SM5 1SA
How SM5 1SA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Middleton Circle
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,586 (2024)
SM5 1SACarshalton
How well off SM5 1SA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM5 1SA area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment6.0
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 SM5 1SA area is broadly in line with that, at 56.9%. 15.1% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM5 1SA area is below that, at 25.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM5 1SA area is below that, at 26.1%. 23% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM5 1SA sits in (Middleton Circle): about 1,586 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.