Affluence in BN26 6DS
How BN26 6DS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Polegate
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,768 (2024)
BN26 6DSPolegate
How well off BN26 6DS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN26 6DS area averages decile 7.0 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.
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Crime6.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
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 BN26 6DS area is below that, at 48.6%. 37.9% are retired and 3.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN26 6DS area is below that, at 29.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN26 6DS area is well below that, at 21.6%. 24.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN26 6DS sits in (Polegate): about 1,768 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.