Affluence in BN1 6LU
How BN1 6LU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Fiveways
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,556 (2024)
BN1 6LUBrighton
How well off BN1 6LU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 6LU area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
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 6LU area is above that, at 67.1%. 13.9% are retired and 9.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 6LU area is well above that, at 52.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 6LU area is well above that, at 58.8%. 6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 6LU sits in (Fiveways): about 1,556 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.