Affluence in SM5 4PR
How SM5 4PR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Carshalton on the Hill
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,855 (2024)
SM5 4PRCarshalton
How well off SM5 4PR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM5 4PR 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
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
- Income10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 4PR area is broadly in line with that, at 55.9%. 27% are retired and 6.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM5 4PR area is well above that, at 47.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM5 4PR area is above that, at 46.8%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM5 4PR sits in (Carshalton on the Hill): about 1,855 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.