Affluence in BN2 5GJ
How BN2 5GJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Roedean & Marina
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,035 (2024)
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How well off BN2 5GJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 5GJ area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- 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 5GJ area is broadly in line with that, at 57.3%. 15.9% are retired and 10.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 5GJ area is broadly in line with that, at 37%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 5GJ area is above that, at 46.2%. 16.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 5GJ sits in (Roedean & Marina): about 2,035 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.