Affluence in BN16 2AT
How BN16 2AT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- East Preston & Rustington East
- Council
- Arun
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,774 (2024)
BN16 2ATLittlehampton
How well off BN16 2AT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN16 2AT area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Income10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 BN16 2AT area is well below that, at 29.5%. 60.6% are retired and 2.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN16 2AT area is above that, at 43.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN16 2AT area is broadly in line with that, at 34.6%. 16.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN16 2AT sits in (East Preston & Rustington East): about 1,774 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.