Affluence in BN27 9RH
How BN27 9RH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hailsham Central & East
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,533 (2024)
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How well off BN27 9RH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN27 9RH 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.
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Health and disability6.0
- Crime6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 9RH area is below that, at 47.2%. 39.4% are retired and 3.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN27 9RH area is below that, at 29.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN27 9RH area is well below that, at 23%. 20% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN27 9RH sits in (Hailsham Central & East): about 1,533 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.