Affluence in BN2 4EH
How BN2 4EH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Elm Grove & Bear Road
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,682 (2024)
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How well off BN2 4EH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 4EH 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
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Income7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime9.0
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 BN2 4EH area is below that, at 42.3%. 7% are retired and 43.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 4EH area is below that, at 25.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 4EH area is broadly in line with that, at 36.2%. 7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 4EH sits in (Elm Grove & Bear Road): about 1,682 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.