Affluence in BN5 9LA
How BN5 9LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Henfield & Small Dole
- Council
- Horsham
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,542 (2024)
BN5 9LAHenfield
How well off BN5 9LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN5 9LA area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Income7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Crime7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Employment8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Health and disability10.0
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 9LA area is broadly in line with that, at 58.8%. 26.8% are retired and 4.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN5 9LA area is above that, at 41.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN5 9LA area is broadly in line with that, at 36.8%. 12.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN5 9LA sits in (Henfield & Small Dole): about 2,542 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.