Affluence in BN20 8SL
How BN20 8SL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ratton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,809 (2024)
BN20 8SLEastbourne
How well off BN20 8SL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN20 8SL area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income2.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Living environment9.0
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 8SL area is broadly in line with that, at 53.3%. 17.7% are retired and 8.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN20 8SL area is below that, at 26.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN20 8SL area is below that, at 24.8%. 17.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN20 8SL sits in (Ratton): about 1,809 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.