Affluence in BN1 9GP
How BN1 9GP 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
- 5,183 (2024)
How well off BN1 9GP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 9GP area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Living environment6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime8.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
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 9GP area is less than half that, at 11%. 3.9% are retired and 82% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 9GP area is less than half that, at 5.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 9GP area is less than half that, at 16.6%. 5.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 9GP sits in (Coldean & Moulsecoomb North): about 5,183 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.