Affluence in TW1
How TW1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Richmond upon Thames
- Region
- London
- Population
- 35,794 (2024)
How well off TW1 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, TW1 scores 8.9 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Older people in low-income households7.4
- Crime7.6
- Income8.8
- Employment9.2
- Children in low-income families9.2
- Barriers to housing and services9.6
- Health and disability9.8
- Education and skills9.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
63.8% of adults in TW1 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 15.5% are retired and 9.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
57.7% of adults in TW1 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
65% of adults in TW1 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 6.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.