Affluence in BN2 9YL
How BN2 9YL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Whitehawk
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,577 (2024)
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How well off BN2 9YL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN2 9YL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Education and skills1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment8.0
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 9YL area is broadly in line with that, at 52.4%. 11.3% are retired and 12.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN2 9YL area is below that, at 26.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN2 9YL area is broadly in line with that, at 31.9%. 23% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN2 9YL sits in (Whitehawk): about 1,577 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.