Affluence in BN7 3NS
How BN7 3NS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,006 (2024)
BN7 3NSLewes
How well off BN7 3NS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN7 3NS area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most 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 environment3.0
- Employment7.0
- Income8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Crime8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- 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 BN7 3NS area is broadly in line with that, at 51.8%. 32% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN7 3NS area is well above that, at 49.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN7 3NS area is well above that, at 54.7%. 8.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN7 3NS sits in (Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell): about 2,006 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.