Affluence in SW8 2FQ
How SW8 2FQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Vauxhall South
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,392 (2024)
SW8 2FQLondon
How well off SW8 2FQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SW8 2FQ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Living environment4.0
- Crime5.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Income9.0
- 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 2FQ area is above that, at 67.6%. 1.3% are retired and 24.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SW8 2FQ area is well above that, at 55.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SW8 2FQ area is more than double that, at 77.3%. 4.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SW8 2FQ sits in (Vauxhall South): about 1,392 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.