Affluence in SW19 5EL
How SW19 5EL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wimbledon Common
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,415 (2024)
How well off SW19 5EL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW19 5EL area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment6.0
- Crime8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 SW19 5EL area is below that, at 48.2%. 29% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW19 5EL area is well above that, at 56.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW19 5EL area is well above that, at 65%. 7.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW19 5EL sits in (Wimbledon Common): about 1,415 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.