Affluence in TN21 8BF
How TN21 8BF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Heathfield
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,562 (2024)
TN21 8BFHeathfield
How well off TN21 8BF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN21 8BF area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Income8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Crime10.0
- 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 TN21 8BF area is broadly in line with that, at 60.5%. 26.4% are retired and 4.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN21 8BF area is above that, at 37.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN21 8BF area is below that, at 28.1%. 13.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN21 8BF sits in (Heathfield): about 1,562 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.