Affluence in BN8 4FB
How BN8 4FB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chailey, Newick & Barcombe
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,319 (2024)
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How well off BN8 4FB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN8 4FB area averages decile 10.0 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 environment8.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- 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 BN8 4FB area is broadly in line with that, at 54.2%. 33.9% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN8 4FB area is well above that, at 50.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN8 4FB area is above that, at 39.9%. 8.9% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN8 4FB sits in (Chailey, Newick & Barcombe): about 1,319 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.