Affluence in SW8 1BD
How SW8 1BD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Oval
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,374 (2024)
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How well off SW8 1BD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW8 1BD area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Living environment2.0
- Income4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills8.0
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 SW8 1BD area is above that, at 65.1%. 10.2% are retired and 9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW8 1BD area is well above that, at 46.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW8 1BD area is well above that, at 58.8%. 11.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW8 1BD sits in (Oval): about 1,374 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.