Affluence in BN1 5LT
How BN1 5LT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Patcham West & Westdene
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,515 (2024)
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How well off BN1 5LT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 5LT area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Employment8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 5LT area is broadly in line with that, at 58.5%. 24% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 5LT area is well above that, at 47.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 5LT area is above that, at 44.9%. 9.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 5LT sits in (Patcham West & Westdene): about 1,515 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.