Affluence in BN20 7RD
How BN20 7RD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Meads
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,240 (2024)
BN20 7RDEastbourne
How well off BN20 7RD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN20 7RD 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.
- Living environment6.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Crime8.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 BN20 7RD area is well below that, at 38.8%. 48.3% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN20 7RD area is well above that, at 49.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN20 7RD area is well above that, at 48.2%. 11.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN20 7RD sits in (Meads): about 2,240 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.