Affluence in SW16 2SB
How SW16 2SB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Norwood West & Streatham East
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,500 (2024)
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How well off SW16 2SB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 2SB area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for 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
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Employment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Income6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime7.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- 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 2SB area is broadly in line with that, at 60.2%. 14.5% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 2SB area is above that, at 43.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 2SB area is well above that, at 51.7%. 14.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 2SB sits in (West Norwood West & Streatham East): about 1,500 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.