Affluence in BN1 5BD
How BN1 5BD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Withdean Woods
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,721 (2024)
BN1 5BDBrighton
How well off BN1 5BD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 5BD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Employment8.0
- Income9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 5BD area is above that, at 69.2%. 12.4% are retired and 8.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 5BD area is well above that, at 53.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 5BD area is well above that, at 63.1%. 4.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 5BD sits in (Withdean Woods): about 1,721 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.