Castle Mews is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 2HW is located in the Regency electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Mews, Brighton, BN1 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 2HZ, BN1 2AU, BN1 2NR, BN1 2EG, BN1 2EE, BN1 2FJ, BN1 2EF, BN1 2HD, BN1 2GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.8% | 50% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.2% | 50% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.9% 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 | 75.9% | 70.9% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 33.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.6% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -29.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 11.4% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 50.5% | 46% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 43.4% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 60.6% | -3.7% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 88.7% | 79.7% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 73.6% | 61% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 16% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 61% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 10.7% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Mews was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brunswick & Adelaide average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Castle Mews, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2018-06-18 | £1,914,127 |
BN1 2HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN1 2HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 507 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 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 1,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 1,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,396 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 | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | 47 Clarence Square, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| Honeybee Donuts | 60 Western Road, Brighton | 76 yd | |
| Small Pond | 27 Castle Street, Brighton | 76 yd | |
| Hami | 58-59 Western Road, Brighton | 79 yd | |
| Regency Tavern | 32 - 34 Russell Square, Brighton | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull And Pump | 1 - 2 Clarence Gardens, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| Castle Snooker Club | 22-23 Castle Street, Brighton | 67 yd | |
| Lickle More At Castle Snooker Club | 22-23 Castle Street, Brighton | 76 yd | |
| DoubleTree By Hilton Brighton Metropole | 106 - 121 Kings Road, Brighton | 149 yd | |
| Royal Sovereign | 66 Preston Street, Brighton | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 67 Western Road, Brighton | 107 yd | |
| The Chicken Club | 72 Western Road, Brighton | 110 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 56 Preston Street, Brighton | 159 yd | |
| Boost Juice Bar | Unit 41, Churchill Square | 174 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 49 Preston Street, Brighton | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 198 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 255 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-138 North Street, Brighton | 491 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 147-148 North Street, Brighton | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 73 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 209 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 261 yd | |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 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 | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 70.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.