Affluence in TN21 8FB
How TN21 8FB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Heathfield
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,603 (2024)
TN21 8FBHeathfield
How well off TN21 8FB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN21 8FB area averages decile 8.0 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.
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Older people in low-income households7.0
- Crime8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Health and disability9.0
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 8FB area is broadly in line with that, at 50.3%. 37.2% are retired and 2.4% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN21 8FB area is broadly in line with that, at 35.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN21 8FB area is below that, at 29.1%. 17.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN21 8FB sits in (Heathfield): about 1,603 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.