Affluence in BN1 9BP
How BN1 9BP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Coldean & Moulsecoomb North
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,147 (2024)
BN1 9BPBrighton
How well off BN1 9BP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 9BP area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment4.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment8.0
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 9BP area is less than half that, at 25.2%. 5.5% are retired and 54.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 9BP area is less than half that, at 9.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 9BP area is well below that, at 17.2%. 15.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 9BP sits in (Coldean & Moulsecoomb North): about 2,147 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.