Affluence in SW20 9HY
How SW20 9HY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Barnes
- Council
- Merton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,717 (2024)
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How well off SW20 9HY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW20 9HY area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Income7.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 9HY area is broadly in line with that, at 61.3%. 20.8% are retired and 6.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW20 9HY area is well above that, at 51.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW20 9HY area is well above that, at 55.7%. 9.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW20 9HY sits in (West Barnes): about 1,717 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.