Affluence in BN8 5RJ
How BN8 5RJ 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 5RJLewes
How well off BN8 5RJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN8 5RJ area scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (4.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK 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
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
48.7% of adults in the BN8 5RJ area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 39.7% are retired and 4% are full-time students.
Social grade
43.2% of adults in the BN8 5RJ area work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
41.6% of adults in the BN8 5RJ area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 13% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around BN8 5RJ (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.