Affluence in BN2 8QD
How BN2 8QD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Rottingdean & Saltdean
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,626 (2024)
BN2 8QDBrighton
How well off BN2 8QD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 8QD area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most 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
- Income7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Employment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Living environment9.0
- Crime10.0
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 8QD area is broadly in line with that, at 53.1%. 31.4% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 8QD area is above that, at 40.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 8QD area is broadly in line with that, at 36.9%. 16.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 8QD sits in (Rottingdean & Saltdean): about 1,626 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.