Affluence in RH17 7DJ
How RH17 7DJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Chelwood & Nutley
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,095 (2024)
RH17 7DJHaywards Heath
How well off RH17 7DJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH17 7DJ area averages decile 8.0 of 10 — more affluent 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
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
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 RH17 7DJ area is broadly in line with that, at 51.8%. 30% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH17 7DJ area is above that, at 45.8%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH17 7DJ area is above that, at 43.8%. 12.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH17 7DJ sits in (Chelwood & Nutley): about 2,095 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.