Affluence in SW20 8BU
How SW20 8BU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Raynes Park
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,852 (2024)
SW20 8BULondon
How well off SW20 8BU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW20 8BU area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 SW20 8BU area is above that, at 64.2%. 12.5% are retired and 6.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW20 8BU area is above that, at 39.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW20 8BU area is well above that, at 47.6%. 16.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW20 8BU sits in (Raynes Park): about 1,852 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.