Affluence in SW16 2NX
How SW16 2NX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigham Vale & Royal Circus
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,798 (2024)
SW16 2NXLondon
How well off SW16 2NX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 2NX 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 services5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Crime6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Employment7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- 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 2NX area is above that, at 72.3%. 10.8% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 2NX area is well above that, at 54.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 2NX area is well above that, at 64.7%. 9.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 2NX sits in (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus): about 1,798 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.