Norfolk Terrace is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3AD 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 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, BN1 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 1PH, BN1 3AY, BN3 1PS, BN1 3AS, BN3 1PT, BN1 3AF, BN1 3AE, BN3 1PN, BN1 3BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 3AD 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 | 52.4% | 42.4% | -10.0% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 57.6% | 10.0% | 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 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.4% 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 | 79.1% | 75.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 37.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 5.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -33.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 | 47% | 44.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 38.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 57.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 88.1% | 86.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 71.9% | 67.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 68.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 14.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 6.1% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.5% | 37.2% | 28.3% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Terrace was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Preston Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Terrace has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 4 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-12-02 | £233,496 |
| Flat 1 8 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-10-18 | £435,796 |
| Flat 1-9 8 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-19 | £443,816 |
| Flat 3 7 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-09 | £486,952 |
| Flat 7 1 Norfolk Terrace, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-09-19 | £395,256 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 3AD 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 | 118 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,003 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 | 758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,969 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 | 217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Point | 15 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 144 yd | |
| Madhatter | 35 Montpelier Road, Brighton | 255 yd | |
| Fair Cake | 119-120 Western Road, Brighton | 307 yd | |
| 1UP Cafe | 47 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 308 yd | |
| Constantinople Cafe And Bistro | 51 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Jacks | 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 310 yd | |
| Pizza KO At Temple Bar | 121 - 122 Western Road, Brighton | 313 yd | |
| Temple Bar | 121-122 Western Road, Brighton | 313 yd | |
| The Maris And Otter | 113 - 114 Western Road, Brighton | 317 yd | |
| The Crescent | 6 Clifton Hill, Brighton | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leto Burger | 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 132 yd | |
| Torino Pizza | 4A Montpelier Place, Brighton | 144 yd | |
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 130 - 134A Western Road, Brighton | 343 yd | |
| Kebab And Doner Mania | 104 Western Road, Brighton | 344 yd | |
| Archipelagos Gyros | 109 Western Road, Brighton | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 339 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 440 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 585 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 404 yd | |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 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 | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.