Affluence in BN1 4NB
How BN1 4NB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- North Laine & the Lanes
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,848 (2024)
How well off BN1 4NB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 4NB area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Crime1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Living environment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BN1 4NB area is below that, at 48.3%. 6.6% are retired and 28.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 4NB area is broadly in line with that, at 29.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 4NB area is above that, at 42.6%. 9.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 4NB sits in (North Laine & the Lanes): about 2,848 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.