We’ve compiled a list of the neighbourhoods in Wealden 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 Wealden down into 21 neighbourhoods called middle-layer super output areas (MSOA). The highest average income, according to the statistics, is Frant & Groombridge, while the lowest is Hailsham 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.
13. Chelwood & Nutley
Average total household incomes per year in Chelwood & Nutley were £47,800 Photo: Google
14. Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly
Households in Five Ash Down, Horsted & Chiddingly have an average annual income after tax of £48,700 Photo: Google
15. Crowborough Whitehill & Warren
Crowborough Whitehill & Warren households have an average annual income of £49,300 Photo: Google
16. Buxted, Framfield & Rotherfield
Average total household incomes per year in Buxted, Framfield & Rotherfield were £49,700 Photo: Google