Affluence in BN1 7BR
How BN1 7BR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,543 (2024)
BN1 7BRBrighton
How well off BN1 7BR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 7BR area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment5.0
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 7BR area is well below that, at 36.3%. 8.4% are retired and 31.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 7BR area is less than half that, at 14.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 7BR area is below that, at 27%. 18.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 7BR sits in (Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West): about 2,543 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.