Affluence in BN21 4BB
How BN21 4BB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- King Edward's Parade
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,765 (2024)
BN21 4BBEastbourne
How well off BN21 4BB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 4BB area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Income4.0
- Living environment4.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- 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 4BB area is well below that, at 37.6%. 47.1% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN21 4BB area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN21 4BB area is broadly in line with that, at 36.4%. 19.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN21 4BB sits in (King Edward's Parade): about 1,765 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.