Affluence in SW8 2EG
How SW8 2EG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Stockwell North
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,559 (2024)
How well off SW8 2EG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW8 2EG area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for 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 households4.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
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 2EG area is above that, at 72.5%. 8.7% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW8 2EG area is well above that, at 52.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW8 2EG area is well above that, at 62.9%. 11.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW8 2EG sits in (Stockwell North): about 1,559 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.