Affluence in SW7 4XD
How SW7 4XD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Kensington Gardens
- Council
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,752 (2024)
SW7 4XDLondon
How well off SW7 4XD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW7 4XD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Crime7.0
- 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 SW7 4XD area is broadly in line with that, at 51.1%. 7.8% are retired and 30.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW7 4XD area is above that, at 44.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW7 4XD area is well above that, at 65%. 5.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW7 4XD sits in (Kensington Gardens): about 1,752 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.