Affluence in BN20 9DY
How BN20 9DY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ratton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,751 (2024)
BN20 9DYEastbourne
How well off BN20 9DY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN20 9DY area averages decile 10.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 9DY area is below that, at 45.5%. 43.2% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN20 9DY area is well above that, at 52.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN20 9DY area is above that, at 43.4%. 12.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN20 9DY sits in (Ratton): about 1,751 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.