Affluence in BN2 6DB
How BN2 6DB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Woodingdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,580 (2024)
BN2 6DBBrighton
How well off BN2 6DB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 6DB area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Crime9.0
- 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 6DB area is broadly in line with that, at 52.5%. 33.7% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 6DB area is broadly in line with that, at 37%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 6DB area is broadly in line with that, at 31%. 19.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 6DB sits in (Woodingdean): about 1,580 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.