Affluence in BN5 9DR
How BN5 9DR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Henfield & Small Dole
- Council
- Horsham
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,474 (2024)
BN5 9DRHenfield
How well off BN5 9DR is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN5 9DR area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Crime7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Health and disability9.0
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 9DR area is below that, at 42.8%. 45.6% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN5 9DR area is above that, at 45.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN5 9DR area is above that, at 39.9%. 15.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN5 9DR sits in (Henfield & Small Dole): about 1,474 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.