Affluence in BN2 5DD
How BN2 5DD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Roedean & Marina
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,815 (2024)
BN2 5DDBrighton
How well off BN2 5DD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 5DD area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Crime2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment5.0
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 5DD area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 16.3% are retired and 6.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 5DD area is broadly in line with that, at 35.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 5DD area is above that, at 44.8%. 18.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 5DD sits in (Roedean & Marina): about 1,815 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.