Affluence in TN22 2DF
How TN22 2DF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly
- Council
- Wealden
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,382 (2024)
How well off TN22 2DF is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN22 2DF area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 2.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Education and skills5.0
- Children in low-income families5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Crime8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- 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 TN22 2DF area is broadly in line with that, at 52.1%. 31.8% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN22 2DF area is above that, at 42.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN22 2DF area is broadly in line with that, at 33.9%. 13.7% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN22 2DF sits in (Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly): about 2,382 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.