Affluence in BN3 3BG
How BN3 3BG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Hove Central
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,606 (2024)
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How well off BN3 3BG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 3BG area averages decile 4.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime3.0
- Employment4.0
- Income5.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Education and skills7.0
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 3BG area is above that, at 71.6%. 8.3% are retired and 5.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN3 3BG area is well above that, at 51.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 3BG area is well above that, at 59.3%. 7.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 3BG sits in (Hove Central): about 1,606 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.