Affluence in BN23 5TA
How BN23 5TA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Sovereign Harbour
- Council
- Eastbourne
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,375 (2024)
BN23 5TAEastbourne
How well off BN23 5TA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN23 5TA area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is children in low-income families (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.0
- Employment5.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Crime8.0
- Living environment9.0
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 BN23 5TA area is broadly in line with that, at 52.2%. 33.2% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN23 5TA area is broadly in line with that, at 35.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN23 5TA area is below that, at 29.7%. 15.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN23 5TA sits in (Sovereign Harbour): about 2,375 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.