Affluence in BN3 6WP
How BN3 6WP ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- West Blatchington
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,566 (2024)
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How well off BN3 6WP is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN3 6WP area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Crime7.0
- Employment8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
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 6WP area is above that, at 64.8%. 17.7% 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 6WP area is above that, at 45%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN3 6WP area is above that, at 45.7%. 9.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN3 6WP sits in (West Blatchington): about 1,566 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.