Affluence in SW8 1RY
How SW8 1RY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Vauxhall South
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,838 (2024)
SW8 1RYLondon
How well off SW8 1RY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW8 1RY area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most 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
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Employment10.0
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 1RY area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 2.6% are retired and 32.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW8 1RY area is above that, at 41.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW8 1RY area is well above that, at 62%. 8.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW8 1RY sits in (Vauxhall South): about 2,838 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.