Affluence in SM5 2RJ
How SM5 2RJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sutton East
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,639 (2024)
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How well off SM5 2RJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM5 2RJ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 2RJ area is above that, at 63.8%. 21.2% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM5 2RJ area is broadly in line with that, at 36%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM5 2RJ area is broadly in line with that, at 31.6%. 18.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM5 2RJ sits in (Sutton East): about 1,639 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.