Affluence in BN21 1SR
How BN21 1SR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Old Town & Motcombe
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,595 (2024)
BN21 1SREastbourne
How well off BN21 1SR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 1SR 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 environment5.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- 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 1SR area is broadly in line with that, at 60.7%. 24.3% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN21 1SR area is above that, at 43.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN21 1SR area is above that, at 44.6%. 9.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 1SR sits in (Old Town & Motcombe): about 1,595 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.