Affluence in BN8 4FE
How BN8 4FE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chailey, Newick & Barcombe
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,342 (2024)
BN8 4FELewes
How well off BN8 4FE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN8 4FE area averages decile 6.0 of 10 — close to the middle of the range for England. Its weakest domain is living environment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Income6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Employment7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
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 4FE area is broadly in line with that, at 61.1%. 21.8% are retired and 6.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN8 4FE area is above that, at 43.9%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN8 4FE area is above that, at 45.2%. 12.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN8 4FE sits in (Chailey, Newick & Barcombe): about 2,342 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.