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Affluence in BN25 2

How BN25 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Lewes
Region
South East
Population
14,387 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off BN25 2 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, BN25 2 averages decile 7.2 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.

Average decile
7.2/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Its 9 neighbourhoods by decile
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Most deprivedLeast deprived
By domain, most deprived first
  • Employment5.8
  • Children in low-income families6.0
  • Health and disability6.1
  • Barriers to housing and services6.1
  • Education and skills6.2
  • Income6.7
  • Living environment7.1
  • Older people in low-income households7.4
  • Crime8.0
Income

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.

Average a year
£51,111
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Percentile
45
Higher than this share of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; BN25 2 is below that, at 47.2%. 37.8% are retired and 3.9% are full-time students.

BN25 2England
Employee, full-time25.4%34.3%
Employee, part-time11.7%11.9%
Self-employed10.2%9.5%
Unemployed2%2.9%
Full-time student3.9%7.9%
Retired37.8%21.5%
Looking after home or family3.4%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled3.4%4.1%
Other2.3%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; BN25 2 is broadly in line with that, at 36.7%.

BN25 2England
Higher managerial & professional13%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional23.6%19.9%
Intermediate13.7%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed13.2%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical5.3%5.3%
Semi-routine12.2%11.3%
Routine8.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed6.3%8.5%
Full-time students3.8%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; BN25 2 is broadly in line with that, at 31.6%. 16.9% have no qualifications.

BN25 2England
Degree level or above31.6%33.9%
A level or equivalent16.9%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.9%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.8%9.7%
Apprenticeship6.4%5.3%
Other qualifications3.4%2.8%
No qualifications16.9%18.1%

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

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