Affluence in BN2 6TF
How BN2 6TF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Woodingdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,425 (2024)
How well off BN2 6TF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 6TF area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Employment5.0
- Income6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- 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 6TF area is broadly in line with that, at 54.8%. 28.4% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 6TF area is broadly in line with that, at 33.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 6TF area is broadly in line with that, at 33.4%. 19.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 6TF sits in (Woodingdean): about 1,425 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.