Affluence in BN44 3DR
How BN44 3DR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ashington & Washington
- Council
- Horsham
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,635 (2024)
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How well off BN44 3DR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN44 3DR area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Living environment5.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Income9.0
- Crime9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 BN44 3DR area is broadly in line with that, at 60.2%. 24.8% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN44 3DR area is above that, at 44.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN44 3DR area is broadly in line with that, at 33.4%. 12.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN44 3DR sits in (Ashington & Washington): about 1,635 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.