Affluence in BN21 1PH
How BN21 1PH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town & Motcombe
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,636 (2024)
BN21 1PHEastbourne
How well off BN21 1PH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 1PH area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 BN21 1PH area is broadly in line with that, at 51.5%. 34.5% are retired and 5.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN21 1PH area is above that, at 38.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN21 1PH area is broadly in line with that, at 37.5%. 16.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 1PH sits in (Old Town & Motcombe): about 1,636 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.