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Affluence in NW8 1

How NW8 1 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Brent
Region
London
Population
2,125 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off NW8 1 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, NW8 1 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
  • Crime2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Education and skills5.0
Income

Household income

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

Annual income
£63,215
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
73%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

52.1% of adults in NW8 1 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 12.2% are retired and 11.6% are full-time students.

NW8 1England
Employee, full-time33.5%34.3%
Employee, part-time9.5%11.9%
Self-employed9%9.5%
Unemployed7.2%2.9%
Full-time student11.6%7.9%
Retired12.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family5.3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled6%4.1%
Other5.7%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

32.6% of adults in NW8 1 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

NW8 1England
Higher managerial & professional13.6%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional19%19.9%
Intermediate7.7%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.7%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.9%5.3%
Semi-routine9.2%11.3%
Routine9.9%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed15.7%8.5%
Full-time students10.3%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

43.2% of adults in NW8 1 hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 19% have no qualifications.

NW8 1England
Degree level or above43.2%33.9%
A level or equivalent14.4%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above8.5%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C7.5%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.3%5.3%
Other qualifications4.1%2.8%
No qualifications19%18.1%

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

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