Affluence in BN9 9SE
How BN9 9SE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Newhaven West
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,426 (2024)
BN9 9SENewhaven
How well off BN9 9SE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the BN9 9SE area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is income (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Income1.0
- Employment1.0
- Crime1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Living environment2.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
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 9SE area is broadly in line with that, at 54.3%. 16.2% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the BN9 9SE area is below that, at 24%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the BN9 9SE area is well below that, at 23.8%. 20.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood BN9 9SE sits in (Newhaven West): about 1,426 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.