The social class quiz uses three dimensions — economic capital (income, savings, property), social capital (who you know and your network's reach), and cultural capital (education, highbrow and emerging cultural activities) — to identify your class bracket across 7 categories. Inspired by the landmark BBC Great British Class Survey, which surveyed 161,000+ people and redefined how we understand class beyond simple working/middle/upper divisions.
Social Class Assessment
Answer each question honestly — one at a time
How to Use the Social Class Quiz
The concept of social class has evolved dramatically from its 19th-century roots. Modern sociology — particularly the BBC Great British Class Survey (2013) by Professor Mike Savage and colleagues — reveals that class is far more than just income. It's a combination of three forms of capital: economic, social, and cultural. This social class quiz uses all three to classify your position across seven distinct class groups.
Step 1: Answer the 15 Questions
The quiz presents 15 questions one at a time covering economic factors (income bracket, household savings, housing situation, property ownership), social factors (professional diversity of your contacts, access to influential people, network size), and cultural factors (highest education level, frequency of arts and cultural activities, media and leisure preferences). Use the Back button freely — your answers are saved as you navigate. The progress bar tracks your completion.
Step 2: Understand Your Capital Profile
After completing all 15 questions, click "See My Result" to view your social class assignment. The capital profile bars show your scores across economic capital, social capital, and cultural capital — each scored from 0 to 100. This breakdown reveals why you land in your class group. Someone with high economic capital but low cultural capital may be New Affluent Workers, while someone with high cultural capital but lower economic scores might be Emergent Service Workers.
Step 3: Explore the 7 Class Groups
A reference table at the bottom compares all seven classes side by side. The Elite (roughly 6% of the population) top all three capital dimensions. The Precariat scores low across all three. In between are five groups with distinctive capital combinations: the Established Middle Class, Technical Middle Class, New Affluent Workers, Traditional Working Class, and Emergent Service Workers. Understanding where you sit among these groups can inform career planning, social awareness, and life decisions.
Tips for Accurate Results
For the most honest result, answer based on your current situation rather than aspirations or past circumstances. For social contacts, count people you could realistically call on for a favor — not just acquaintances. For cultural activities, count things you genuinely do at least a few times per year, not one-off experiences. Remember: no class group is better or worse — this tool is purely for self-understanding and education, not judgment.
Why Three Capitals?
French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu first proposed that social position is maintained through multiple forms of capital beyond just money. Economic capital (wealth and income) is the most visible, but social capital (your network's reach and diversity) and cultural capital (education and cultural knowledge) are equally powerful determinants of life outcomes, opportunity access, and social mobility. The social class quiz integrates all three in the same way Savage et al. did in their groundbreaking survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this social class quiz free?
Yes, completely free with no signup, account, or payment required. Just open the page and start answering questions.
Is my data safe and private?
Absolutely. The quiz runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to any server or stored anywhere — all calculations happen locally on your device.
What are the 7 social classes this quiz uses?
Inspired by the BBC Great British Class Survey, the 7 classes are: Elite, Established Middle Class, Technical Middle Class, New Affluent Workers, Traditional Working Class, Emergent Service Workers, and Precariat. Each is defined by a combination of economic, social, and cultural capital.
What is economic capital, social capital, and cultural capital?
Economic capital is your household income, savings, and property ownership. Social capital is the diversity and influence of your social network — who you know and can call on. Cultural capital is your education level and engagement with highbrow and emerging cultural activities like theatre, museums, and contemporary music.
How accurate is this social class quiz?
This is an educational and entertainment tool inspired by sociological research. It uses the same three-capital framework as the BBC Great British Class Survey (Savage et al., 2013) but is a simplified self-assessment, not a peer-reviewed academic instrument. Results are best used for self-reflection and discussion.
What is the BBC social class quiz based on?
The BBC Great British Class Survey (2011-2013), co-developed with sociologist Mike Savage, surveyed over 161,000 people and identified 7 distinct classes. It was the largest survey of social class in British history, moving beyond the traditional working/middle/upper trichotomy to incorporate social and cultural dimensions.
Can my result change if I take the quiz again?
Yes. If your circumstances change — a raise, a new professional network, picking up a new cultural hobby — your result will reflect that. You can also retake the quiz to explore how different answers affect your class bracket.
Does the quiz account for international differences in class?
The income and savings thresholds use broad international percentiles rather than country-specific cutoffs. While the class model is inspired by British sociology, the capital dimensions (economic, social, cultural) are universal frameworks applicable worldwide.