Church Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 1RB is located in the West Hill & North Laine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 1RF, BN1 1RN, BN1 1UW, BN1 1US, BN1 1UJ, BN1 1RL, BN1 1RJ, BN1 1RQ, BN1 1UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 39.4% | 47.9% | 8.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 60.6% | 52.1% | -8.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 69.5% | 63.1% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.2% | 12.1% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -32.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 42.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 12.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 7.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.7% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 53.2% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 12% | 1.8% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 86.6% | 78.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 67.4% | 61.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 18.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 61.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 3878.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3500.8% higher than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 2nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1248.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage, 26 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2022-04-08 | £298,975 |
| 26 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2009-07-01 | £254,292 |
| Flat 6 Kings Court, 16 - 19 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,950 | 2006-11-10 | £264,822 |
| 26 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2006-07-10 | £294,005 |
| Flat 7 Kings Court, 16 - 19 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2004-08-04 | £249,676 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 1RB 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community 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 | 1,836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,821 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 | 1,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,675 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 | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl's Sandwiches | 9 Church Street, Brighton | 82 yd | |
| Crunch And Co | 7 Church Street, Brighton | 94 yd | |
| Cielo Cakery | 36 Church Street, Brighton | 99 yd | |
| LayTea | 7 Gardner Street, Brighton | 110 yd | |
| Sakes And Gains | 123 Queens Road, Brighton | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Street Wine And Cocktail Bar | Regent House, 2 Church Street | 91 yd | |
| Earth And Stars (wet Sales) | Public House, 46 Windsor Street | 95 yd | |
| Tavern Kitchen At Earth And Stars | Public House, 46 Windsor Street | 95 yd | |
| B-town Brats @ Mash Tun | 1 Church Street, Brighton | 122 yd | |
| William The Fourth | 4 Church Street, Brighton | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Tea | 11 Church Street, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Flint Owl Bakery | 24 Bond Street, Brighton | 139 yd | |
| Shakeaway | 8 Bond Street, Brighton | 148 yd | |
| Cupp Bubble Tea | 25 Bond Street, Brighton | 149 yd | |
| MYWOK/ChowOut | 12A Queens Road, Brighton | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 134-138 North Street, Brighton | 125 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 147-148 North Street, Brighton | 157 yd | |
| Tesco | 104 Queens Road, Brighton | 235 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lyndean House, 43-46 Queens Road | 287 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 341 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 156 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 651 yd | |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.