Affluence in SW1E 5BJ
How SW1E 5BJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Westminster
- Council
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,143 (2024)
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How well off SW1E 5BJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW1E 5BJ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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 households6.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
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 SW1E 5BJ area is above that, at 67.6%. 6.9% are retired and 10.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW1E 5BJ area is well above that, at 59.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW1E 5BJ area is more than double that, at 70.5%. 5.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW1E 5BJ sits in (Central Westminster): about 2,143 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.