Affluence in SW5 0LA
How SW5 0LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- South Kensington
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,307 (2024)
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How well off SW5 0LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW5 0LA area averages decile 8.0 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
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- 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 SW5 0LA area is above that, at 62.6%. 9% are retired and 15.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW5 0LA area is well above that, at 60.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW5 0LA area is more than double that, at 74.5%. 4.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW5 0LA sits in (South Kensington): about 1,307 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.