Affluence in SW8 2AJ
How SW8 2AJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stockwell West
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,685 (2024)
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How well off SW8 2AJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW8 2AJ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived 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 households1.0
- Income3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Employment6.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills7.0
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 2AJ area is above that, at 71.4%. 5.9% are retired and 8.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW8 2AJ area is above that, at 44.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW8 2AJ area is well above that, at 56.7%. 12.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW8 2AJ sits in (Stockwell West): about 1,685 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.