Affluence in BN1 6WT
How BN1 6WT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Withdean Woods
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,743 (2024)
BN1 6WTBrighton
How well off BN1 6WT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 6WT area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for 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
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Education and skills8.0
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 6WT area is above that, at 62.8%. 14.3% are retired and 10.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 6WT area is well above that, at 47.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 6WT area is well above that, at 55.5%. 9.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 6WT sits in (Withdean Woods): about 1,743 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.