Affluence in SW
How SW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Wandsworth
- Region
- London
- Population
- 983,233 (2024)
SWPostcode area · South West London
How well off SW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, SW averages decile 6.1 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.2). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.2
- Older people in low-income households3.8
- Crime5.5
- Children in low-income families5.8
- Income5.9
- Barriers to housing and services6.3
- Employment6.7
- Health and disability7.0
- Education and skills8.0
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; SW is above that, at 65%. 10.8% are retired and 9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; SW is well above that, at 49.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; SW is well above that, at 59.7%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.