East Street is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 1HL is located in the Regency electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 1HH, BN1 1HN, BN1 1HJ, BN1 1HR, BN1 1HG, BN1 1EG, BN1 1EE, BN1 1HW, BN1 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 1HL is primarily male, with 57.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 42.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 59.2% | 57.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN1 1HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 84.6% | 77.1% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -35.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BN1 1HL this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.8% | 19.7% | -6.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 52.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 81.6% | 74.6% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 55.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 55.1% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 23.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 55.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 2977.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2664.1% higher than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 4th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1353.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 East Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £462,378 | 2023-01-26 | £431,399 |
| 36 East Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2022-03-04 | £19,621 |
| 26 - 27 East Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2021-04-07 | £2,030,525 |
| Sussex, 33 - 34 East Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £4,660,000 | 2020-12-17 | £4,940,659 |
| 36 East Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £1,526,000 | 2016-11-18 | £1,753,397 |
BN1 1HL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 1HL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Unemployed | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Other | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 61 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 39 - 42 East Street, Brighton | 14 yd | |
| Kokedama | 36 East Street, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| Bruha | 28 East Street, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| English's | 29-31 East Street, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| Bedda Brighton | 12 Market Street, Brighton | 28 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | East Street, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| The Market Inn | 1 Market Street, Brighton | 39 yd | |
| Druids Head | 9 Brighton Place, Brighton | 53 yd | |
| Fitz Regent | 7-8 Castle Square, Brighton | 61 yd | |
| Be At One | 5 Castle Square, Brighton | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepeaffaire | 35 East Street, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| Urban Legend | 15 Brighton Place, Brighton | 64 yd | |
| KHF | 3 Castle Square, Brighton | 91 yd | |
| Brass Monkey Ice Cream | 8 Hanningtons Lane, Brighton | 101 yd | |
| Chicks N Chips | 15 East Street, Brighton | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 238 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 147-148 North Street, Brighton | 268 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 283 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-138 North Street, Brighton | 381 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 180 yd |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 563 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 663 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 6.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 6.5% |
| Median download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.