Affluence in BN27 3RH
How BN27 3RH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,401 (2024)
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How well off BN27 3RH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN27 3RH area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Education and skills4.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Crime7.0
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 BN27 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 52.8%. 21.7% are retired and 16.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN27 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 34.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN27 3RH area is broadly in line with that, at 35.9%. 12.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN27 3RH sits in (Hailsham North, Alfriston & East Dean): about 1,401 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.