Affluence in SW16 2JD
How SW16 2JD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigham Vale & Royal Circus
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,691 (2024)
SW16 2JDLondon
How well off SW16 2JD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 2JD area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Education and skills6.0
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 2JD area is above that, at 67.1%. 7.4% are retired and 9.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 2JD area is above that, at 40.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 2JD area is well above that, at 47.9%. 15.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 2JD sits in (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus): about 1,691 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.