We’ve compiled a list of the neighbourhoods in Lewes with the lowest estimated average annual household income, based on the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics. These are the areas which could be far less able to afford the rocketing cost of food and bills.
The ONS breaks Lewes down into 13 neighbourhoods called middle-layer super output areas (MSOA). The highest average income, according to the statistics, is Wivelsfield Green, Ditchling & Rodmell, while the lowest is Peacehaven East.
The average income statistics are the latest available by neighbourhood, published by the Office for National Statistics in March 2020 and relating to the financial year ending 2018.
Total annual household income is the sum of the before-tax income of every member of the household, plus any income from benefits. The estimates were calculated by the ONS using various sources of information, including the 2011 Census and the annual Family Resources Survey.
9. East Blatchington
East Blatchington households have an average annual income of £43,900 Photo: Google
10. Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton
Households in Ringmer, Glynde & South Heighton have an average annual income after tax of £44,900 Photo: Google
11. Lewes West
Lewes West is the joint second-richest neighbourhood in Lewes, with an average annual household income of £53,500 Photo: Google
12. Chailey, Newick & Barcombe
Chailey, Newick & Barcombe is the joint second-richest neighbourhood in Lewes, with an average annual household income of £53,500 Photo: Google