Affluence in BN21 1PY
How BN21 1PY ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town & Motcombe
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,581 (2024)
BN21 1PYEastbourne
How well off BN21 1PY is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 1PY area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Employment4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- 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 1PY area is broadly in line with that, at 56.9%. 25.1% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN21 1PY area is above that, at 39.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN21 1PY area is above that, at 38.4%. 10.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 1PY sits in (Old Town & Motcombe): about 1,581 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.