Affluence in BN1 6SB
How BN1 6SB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Withdean Woods
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,654 (2024)
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How well off BN1 6SB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 6SB area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 6SB area is above that, at 71.6%. 12.6% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 6SB area is well above that, at 52.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 6SB area is well above that, at 62.3%. 6.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 6SB sits in (Withdean Woods): about 1,654 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.