Affluence in BN1 8XA
How BN1 8XA 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
- 1,675 (2024)
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How well off BN1 8XA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 8XA area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 8XA area is broadly in line with that, at 52.7%. 30.5% are retired and 5.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 8XA area is above that, at 43.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 8XA area is above that, at 42%. 15.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 8XA sits in (Patcham West & Westdene): about 1,675 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.