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Affluence in SW1W 8DQ

How SW1W 8DQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Victoria
Council
Westminster
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,301 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SW1W 8DQ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW1W 8DQ area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income1.0
  • Children in low-income families1.0
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Living environment4.0
  • Education and skills5.0
  • Crime5.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£65,357
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
77%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

50% of adults in the SW1W 8DQ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 5.2% are retired and 17.1% are full-time students.

SW1W 8DQEngland
Employee, full-time29.5%34.3%
Employee, part-time11.7%11.9%
Self-employed8.7%9.5%
Unemployed7.6%2.9%
Full-time student17.1%7.9%
Retired5.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family8.2%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled6.4%4.1%
Other5.5%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

26.9% of adults in the SW1W 8DQ area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.

SW1W 8DQEngland
Higher managerial & professional13.3%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional13.5%19.9%
Intermediate8.7%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.8%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.5%5.3%
Semi-routine9.2%11.3%
Routine9.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed15.6%8.5%
Full-time students16.5%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

43.1% of adults in the SW1W 8DQ area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 16.9% have no qualifications.

SW1W 8DQEngland
Degree level or above43.1%33.9%
A level or equivalent13.5%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above12.5%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.6%9.7%
Apprenticeship3%5.3%
Other qualifications3.4%2.8%
No qualifications16.9%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SW1W 8DQ (Victoria) (about 1,301 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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