Affluence in BN2 6AH
How BN2 6AH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Woodingdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,625 (2024)
BN2 6AHBrighton
How well off BN2 6AH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 6AH area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Crime6.0
- Living environment9.0
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 6AH area is broadly in line with that, at 53.9%. 21.3% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 6AH area is below that, at 26%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 6AH area is below that, at 27.6%. 24.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 6AH sits in (Woodingdean): about 1,625 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.