Affluence in BN1 9JS
How BN1 9JS 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
- 1,606 (2024)
BN1 9JSBrighton
How well off BN1 9JS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN1 9JS area averages decile 1.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Crime2.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Living environment6.0
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 9JS area is well below that, at 38.5%. 12.8% are retired and 21.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN1 9JS area is well below that, at 17%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN1 9JS area is well below that, at 23.7%. 22.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN1 9JS sits in (Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West): about 1,606 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.