Affluence in W1A 7
How W1A 7 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Islington
- Region
- London
- Population
- 1,845 (2024)
W1A 7Postcode sector · London
How well off W1A 7 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, W1A 7 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most 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 households2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Crime7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.6% of adults in W1A 7 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 8.9% are retired and 12.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
44% of adults in W1A 7 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
56.9% of adults in W1A 7 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 13.6% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.