Affluence in SW3 4LS
How SW3 4LS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,171 (2024)
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How well off SW3 4LS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW3 4LS 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
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Crime8.0
- Income9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- 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 4LS area is below that, at 43%. 41.8% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW3 4LS area is well above that, at 49.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW3 4LS area is well above that, at 55.2%. 13% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW3 4LS sits in (Chelsea Manor & Royal Hospital): about 1,171 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.