Affluence in SW3 5UB
How SW3 5UB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chelsea Riverside East
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,250 (2024)
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How well off SW3 5UB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW3 5UB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth 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 households8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 5UB area is broadly in line with that, at 52.6%. 17.5% are retired and 10.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW3 5UB area is well above that, at 51.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW3 5UB area is well above that, at 65.7%. 9.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW3 5UB sits in (Chelsea Riverside East): about 1,250 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.