Affluence in RH
How RH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Mid Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 650,928 (2024)
How well off RH is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, RH averages decile 7.3 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.7
- Crime6.8
- Living environment6.8
- Education and skills6.8
- Income7.0
- Children in low-income families7.1
- Older people in low-income households7.2
- Employment7.6
- Health and disability8.0
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; RH is broadly in line with that, at 60.4%. 22.3% are retired and 5.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; RH is above that, at 41%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; RH is broadly in line with that, at 37.1%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.