Affluence in SW16 1SU
How SW16 1SU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Furzedown East
- Council
- Wandsworth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,874 (2024)
SW16 1SULondon
How well off SW16 1SU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 1SU area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
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 SW16 1SU area is broadly in line with that, at 53.8%. 14.1% are retired and 8.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 1SU area is below that, at 26.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 1SU area is above that, at 41.4%. 20.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 1SU sits in (Furzedown East): about 1,874 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.