Affluence in BN8 6LD
How BN8 6LD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,616 (2024)
BN8 6LDLewes
How well off BN8 6LD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN8 6LD area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of 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
- Education and skills2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Income3.0
- Employment3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Crime4.0
- Older people in low-income households4.0
- Health and disability5.0
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 6LD area is broadly in line with that, at 54.6%. 22.8% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN8 6LD area is below that, at 27.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN8 6LD area is below that, at 28.9%. 19% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN8 6LD sits in (Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton): about 1,616 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.