Affluence in TN26 2DG
How TN26 2DG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland
- Council
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,381 (2024)
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How well off TN26 2DG is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the TN26 2DG area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is barriers to housing and services (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Living environment1.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Employment3.0
- Crime3.0
- Income4.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
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 TN26 2DG area is broadly in line with that, at 55.3%. 22.7% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the TN26 2DG area is below that, at 29.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the TN26 2DG area is below that, at 24.9%. 19.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood TN26 2DG sits in (Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay & Brookland): about 1,381 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.