Affluence in BN15 9WS
How BN15 9WS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Marsh Barn & Widewater
- Council
- Adur
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,853 (2024)
BN15 9WSLancing
How well off BN15 9WS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN15 9WS area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most 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
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime6.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Living environment9.0
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 BN15 9WS area is broadly in line with that, at 52.5%. 24% are retired and 5.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN15 9WS area is below that, at 24.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN15 9WS area is well below that, at 18%. 27.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN15 9WS sits in (Marsh Barn & Widewater): about 1,853 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.