Affluence in RH17 7QD
How RH17 7QD ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell
- Council
- Lewes
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 3,150 (2024)
RH17 7QDHaywards Heath
How well off RH17 7QD is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH17 7QD area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 3.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services3.0
- Income8.0
- Children in low-income families8.0
- Employment9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Living environment10.0
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 7QD area is above that, at 67.2%. 18.5% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH17 7QD area is well above that, at 48.3%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH17 7QD area is above that, at 40.9%. 9.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH17 7QD sits in (Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell): about 3,150 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.