Affluence in BN3 2FP
How BN3 2FP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hove Central
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,746 (2024)
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How well off BN3 2FP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 2FP area averages decile 5.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment2.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Income5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Employment6.0
- 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 2FP area is broadly in line with that, at 62.1%. 18.6% are retired and 7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN3 2FP area is above that, at 43%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 2FP area is well above that, at 52.9%. 11.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 2FP sits in (Hove Central): about 1,746 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.