Affluence in WD3 2
How WD3 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Three Rivers
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 1,477 (2024)
How well off WD3 2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, WD3 2 scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Crime7.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
61.2% of adults in WD3 2 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 22.4% are retired and 6.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
48.6% of adults in WD3 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
52.6% of adults in WD3 2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 10% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.