Affluence in SW2 3DB
How SW2 3DB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Dulwich
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,291 (2024)
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How well off SW2 3DB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW2 3DB area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
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 SW2 3DB area is above that, at 67.5%. 6.5% are retired and 11% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW2 3DB area is above that, at 42.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW2 3DB area is well above that, at 50.9%. 15.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW2 3DB sits in (West Dulwich): about 2,291 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.