Affluence in BN5 9BH
How BN5 9BH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Henfield & Small Dole
- Council
- Horsham
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,415 (2024)
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How well off BN5 9BH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN5 9BH area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment3.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Income10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
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 BN5 9BH area is broadly in line with that, at 55%. 30.7% are retired and 5.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN5 9BH area is above that, at 43.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN5 9BH area is broadly in line with that, at 35.5%. 14.5% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN5 9BH sits in (Henfield & Small Dole): about 1,415 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.