Affluence in BN21 2DW
How BN21 2DW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Upperton
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,803 (2024)
BN21 2DWEastbourne
How well off BN21 2DW is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 2DW area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability2.0
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Income5.0
- Crime5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 2DW area is below that, at 45%. 31.2% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN21 2DW area is broadly in line with that, at 30.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN21 2DW area is broadly in line with that, at 32.2%. 23.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 2DW sits in (Upperton): about 1,803 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.