Affluence in SW2 5EQ
How SW2 5EQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Brixton Hill West
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,043 (2024)
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How well off SW2 5EQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW2 5EQ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Income4.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Crime4.0
- Employment5.0
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 5EQ area is below that, at 42%. 7.2% are retired and 7.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW2 5EQ area is below that, at 27.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW2 5EQ area is above that, at 38.3%. 20.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW2 5EQ sits in (Brixton Hill West): about 2,043 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.