Affluence in SW16 2DL
How SW16 2DL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Norwood West & Streatham East
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,753 (2024)
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How well off SW16 2DL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 2DL area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Crime8.0
- Education and skills9.0
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 2DL area is above that, at 64.8%. 13.9% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 2DL area is well above that, at 48.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 2DL area is well above that, at 56.3%. 13.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 2DL sits in (West Norwood West & Streatham East): about 1,753 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.