Affluence in BN3 1WT
How BN3 1WT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Goldsmid West
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,941 (2024)
How well off BN3 1WT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 1WT area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is older people in low-income households (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Health and disability2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Crime4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Education and skills8.0
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 BN3 1WT area is above that, at 63%. 11.4% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN3 1WT area is above that, at 39.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 1WT area is well above that, at 50%. 11.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 1WT sits in (Goldsmid West): about 1,941 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.