Affluence in BN2 8EQ
How BN2 8EQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,319 (2024)
BN2 8EQBrighton
How well off BN2 8EQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 8EQ 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
- Employment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Crime9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 8EQ area is broadly in line with that, at 50.6%. 34.7% 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 8EQ area is above that, at 41.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 8EQ area is broadly in line with that, at 37.3%. 17% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 8EQ sits in (East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs): about 1,319 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.