Affluence in SW2 3LA
How SW2 3LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Leigham Vale & Royal Circus
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,608 (2024)
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How well off SW2 3LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW2 3LA 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
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Income4.0
- Employment4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Education and skills7.0
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 3LA area is above that, at 71%. 6.9% are retired and 7.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW2 3LA area is above that, at 46.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW2 3LA area is well above that, at 57.9%. 10.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW2 3LA sits in (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus): about 1,608 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.