Affluence in SW16 3ET
How SW16 3ET ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upper Norwood
- Council
- Croydon
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,016 (2024)
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How well off SW16 3ET is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW16 3ET area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Crime5.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 3ET area is broadly in line with that, at 55.1%. 22% are retired and 8.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW16 3ET area is above that, at 41.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW16 3ET area is well above that, at 50.1%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW16 3ET sits in (Upper Norwood): about 2,016 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.