Affluence in BN2 4LX
How BN2 4LX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,590 (2024)
BN2 4LXBrighton
How well off BN2 4LX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 4LX area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth 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
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Living environment10.0
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 4LX area is broadly in line with that, at 49.9%. 13.3% are retired and 15.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 4LX area is well below that, at 21.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 4LX area is well below that, at 23.4%. 22.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 4LX sits in (Bevendean & Moulsecoomb East): about 1,590 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.