Affluence in BN16 2LY
How BN16 2LY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- East Preston & Rustington East
- Council
- Arun
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,718 (2024)
BN16 2LYLittlehampton
How well off BN16 2LY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN16 2LY area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 2LY area is well below that, at 33.9%. 55% are retired and 2.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN16 2LY area is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN16 2LY area is below that, at 28.3%. 21.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN16 2LY sits in (East Preston & Rustington East): about 1,718 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.