Affluence in BN8 5PG
How BN8 5PG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,712 (2024)
BN8 5PGLewes
How well off BN8 5PG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN8 5PG area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Living environment6.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Education and skills10.0
- Crime10.0
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 5PG area is below that, at 48.7%. 39.7% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN8 5PG area is above that, at 43.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN8 5PG area is above that, at 41.6%. 13% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN8 5PG sits in (Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton): about 1,712 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.