Affluence in SM5 3LB
How SM5 3LB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,910 (2024)
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How well off SM5 3LB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM5 3LB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Income7.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 3LB area is above that, at 62.8%. 21.2% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM5 3LB area is well above that, at 50.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM5 3LB area is well above that, at 49%. 10.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM5 3LB sits in (Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road): about 1,910 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.