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Affluence in NN3 2SW

How NN3 2SW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Eastfield
Council
West Northamptonshire
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
1,647 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off NN3 2SW is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the NN3 2SW area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Older people in low-income households1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Children in low-income families3.0
  • Barriers to housing and services6.0
  • Living environment7.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£47,665
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
35%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

62.1% of adults in the NN3 2SW area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 10.1% are retired and 8.2% are full-time students.

NN3 2SWEngland
Employee, full-time39.6%34.3%
Employee, part-time13.7%11.9%
Self-employed8.8%9.5%
Unemployed4.5%2.9%
Full-time student8.2%7.9%
Retired10.1%21.5%
Looking after home or family6.1%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled5.4%4.1%
Other3.6%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

19.5% of adults in the NN3 2SW area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.

NN3 2SWEngland
Higher managerial & professional5.3%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional14.2%19.9%
Intermediate10.5%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed9.9%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical6.1%5.3%
Semi-routine14.3%11.3%
Routine20.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11%8.5%
Full-time students7.9%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

23.6% of adults in the NN3 2SW area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the England average of 33.9%. 23.8% have no qualifications.

NN3 2SWEngland
Degree level or above23.6%33.9%
A level or equivalent13.5%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above15.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C14.8%9.7%
Apprenticeship4.9%5.3%
Other qualifications3.7%2.8%
No qualifications23.8%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NN3 2SW (Eastfield) (about 1,647 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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