Affluence in BN9 9RN
How BN9 9RN ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newhaven West
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,159 (2024)
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How well off BN9 9RN is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN9 9RN area averages decile 3.0 of 10 — more deprived than most of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Crime3.0
- Income4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
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 BN9 9RN area is broadly in line with that, at 56.5%. 21.6% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN9 9RN area is below that, at 24.7%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN9 9RN area is well below that, at 21%. 22% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN9 9RN sits in (Newhaven West): about 1,159 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.