Affluence in BN3 6FT
How BN3 6FT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Goldsmid East
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,605 (2024)
How well off BN3 6FT is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 6FT area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of 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 households5.0
- Barriers to housing and services6.0
- Income7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Employment8.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Education and skills10.0
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 6FT area is above that, at 69.7%. 13.9% are retired and 7.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN3 6FT area is well above that, at 50.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 6FT area is well above that, at 57.8%. 7.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 6FT sits in (Goldsmid East): about 1,605 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.