Affluence in BN3 2FX
How BN3 2FX ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hove Central
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,658 (2024)
BN3 2FXHove
How well off BN3 2FX is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 2FX area averages decile 6.0 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
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Crime5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Income7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
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 2FX area is above that, at 67.7%. 12.1% are retired and 7.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN3 2FX area is well above that, at 50.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 2FX area is well above that, at 59.2%. 6.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 2FX sits in (Hove Central): about 1,658 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.