Affluence in SW3 2BP
How SW3 2BP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Brompton
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,214 (2024)
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How well off SW3 2BP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW3 2BP area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent 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
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 SW3 2BP area is broadly in line with that, at 55.9%. 11.2% are retired and 14.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW3 2BP area is well above that, at 54.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW3 2BP area is more than double that, at 69.3%. 6.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW3 2BP sits in (Brompton): about 1,214 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.