Affluence in BN2 7DH
How BN2 7DH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rottingdean & Saltdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,519 (2024)
BN2 7DHBrighton
How well off BN2 7DH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 7DH area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Employment9.0
- Crime9.0
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 7DH area is broadly in line with that, at 49.7%. 35.5% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 7DH area is well above that, at 48%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 7DH area is above that, at 45.2%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 7DH sits in (Rottingdean & Saltdean): about 1,519 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.