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Affluence in BN21 4QZ

How BN21 4QZ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
King Edward's Parade
Council
Eastbourne
Region
South East
Neighbourhood population
2,319 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off BN21 4QZ is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN21 4QZ area scores 3.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is crime (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
3.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Crime1.0
  • Living environment2.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Income3.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Health and disability4.0
  • Older people in low-income households4.0
  • Barriers to housing and services10.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£45,449
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
28%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

58.9% of adults in the BN21 4QZ area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 17.9% are retired and 6.1% are full-time students.

BN21 4QZEngland
Employee, full-time34.8%34.3%
Employee, part-time12%11.9%
Self-employed12.1%9.5%
Unemployed4.8%2.9%
Full-time student6.1%7.9%
Retired17.9%21.5%
Looking after home or family3%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled5.2%4.1%
Other4.2%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

31.3% of adults in the BN21 4QZ area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

BN21 4QZEngland
Higher managerial & professional9.9%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional21.4%19.9%
Intermediate10.8%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed13%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.6%5.3%
Semi-routine12.7%11.3%
Routine13.6%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed7.2%8.5%
Full-time students5.6%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

35.8% of adults in the BN21 4QZ area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 15.9% have no qualifications.

BN21 4QZEngland
Degree level or above35.8%33.9%
A level or equivalent16.2%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.6%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C9.6%9.7%
Apprenticeship5.3%5.3%
Other qualifications3.6%2.8%
No qualifications15.9%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN21 4QZ (King Edward's Parade) (about 2,319 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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