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Affluence in BN16 2ST

How BN16 2ST ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
East Preston & Rustington East
Council
Arun
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
1,303 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off BN16 2ST is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN16 2ST area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.

Average decile
9.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By domain, most deprived first
  • Barriers to housing and services3.0
  • Health and disability7.0
  • Employment8.0
  • Children in low-income families8.0
  • Older people in low-income households8.0
  • Income9.0
  • Education and skills9.0
  • Living environment9.0
  • Crime10.0
Income

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.

Average a year
£45,371
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Percentile
28
Higher than this share of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the BN16 2ST area is well below that, at 28.6%. 60.4% are retired and 2.5% are full-time students.

BN16 2STEngland
Employee, full-time14.2%34.3%
Employee, part-time6.9%11.9%
Self-employed7.5%9.5%
Unemployed1.2%2.9%
Full-time student2.5%7.9%
Retired60.4%21.5%
Looking after home or family2.4%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled2.5%4.1%
Other2.5%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN16 2ST area is well above that, at 49.3%.

BN16 2STEngland
Higher managerial & professional22.4%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional26.9%19.9%
Intermediate14.6%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed12.4%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical3.3%5.3%
Semi-routine7.9%11.3%
Routine3.3%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.8%8.5%
Full-time students2.3%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN16 2ST area is broadly in line with that, at 34.3%. 19.1% have no qualifications.

BN16 2STEngland
Degree level or above34.3%33.9%
A level or equivalent13.8%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above14.2%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.7%9.7%
Apprenticeship5%5.3%
Other qualifications4.9%2.8%
No qualifications19.1%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN16 2ST sits in (East Preston & Rustington East): about 1,303 residents.

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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