Bedford Place is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 2PT 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 Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 2QD, BN1 2PE, BN1 2LQ, BN1 2AA, BN1 2PS, BN1 2PD, BN1 2NL, BN1 2QA, BN1 2PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 2PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 44.9% | 49.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 63.3% | 66.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51% | 45.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 2PT this area, 5.1% 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.7% | 57.1% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.7% | 89.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 16.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 75.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 8.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.9% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Place was 216.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.8% higher than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedford Place has the 19th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 110th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Bedford Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-07-04 | £810,700 |
| Flat 2 Evelyn Court, 27 Bedford Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-07-19 | £169,244 |
| First Second And Third Floor Maisonette 5 Bedford Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-05-09 | £829,469 |
| 18 Bedford Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-02-12 | £521,471 |
| Ground Floor Flat 6 Bedford Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,500 | 2023-09-08 | £199,709 |
BN1 2PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 876 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 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,394 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 | 1,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,376 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 | 410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belchers Cafe | 9 Montpelier Road, Brighton | 62 yd | |
| Damascus Bakery | 100A Western Road, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| A Taste Of Sahara | 103 Western Road, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| Kambi's Restaurant | 107 Western Road, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| Trading Post Coffee Roasters | 111 Western Road, Brighton | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion And Lobster | 24 Sillwood Street, Brighton | 69 yd | |
| Velvet Jacks | 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 108 yd | |
| Pizza KO At Temple Bar | 121 - 122 Western Road, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| Temple Bar | 121-122 Western Road, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 1-3 Norfolk Place, Brighton | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 4A Montpelier Road, Brighton | 62 yd | |
| Archipelagos Gyros | 109 Western Road, Brighton | 63 yd | |
| Maharani | 52 Sillwood Street, Brighton | 69 yd | |
| Kebab And Doner Mania | 104 Western Road, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 95 Western Road, Brighton | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 190 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 222 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 190 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 377 yd | |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 99.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.