Affluence in BN2 7FF
How BN2 7FF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rottingdean & Saltdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,873 (2024)
BN2 7FFBrighton
How well off BN2 7FF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 7FF area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Income9.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
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 7FF area is broadly in line with that, at 51.3%. 31.7% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 7FF area is well above that, at 48.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 7FF area is above that, at 47%. 11.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 7FF sits in (Rottingdean & Saltdean): about 1,873 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.