Affluence in BN26 6QX
How BN26 6QX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hailsham East
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,821 (2024)
BN26 6QXPolegate
How well off BN26 6QX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN26 6QX area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is education and skills (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Education and skills1.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Crime3.0
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- 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 BN26 6QX area is broadly in line with that, at 51.4%. 24.8% are retired and 3.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN26 6QX area is well below that, at 21.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN26 6QX area is well below that, at 20.4%. 26.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN26 6QX sits in (Hailsham East): about 1,821 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.