Affluence in SW1P 2BL
How SW1P 2BL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Central Westminster
- Council
- Westminster
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,252 (2024)
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How well off SW1P 2BL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW1P 2BL 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
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 SW1P 2BL area is broadly in line with that, at 59.7%. 10.1% are retired and 18.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW1P 2BL area is well above that, at 56.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW1P 2BL area is well above that, at 67%. 6.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW1P 2BL sits in (Central Westminster): about 2,252 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.