Montpelier Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3BB 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 Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 3BL, BN1 3BF, BN1 3BD, BN1 3DF, BN1 3BE, BN1 3BA, BN1 3DG, BN1 3AF, BN1 3DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 3BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.4% | 49.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.7% 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 | 85.9% | 76.7% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 38.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 6.8% | 12.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -31.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 57.6% | 44.2% | -13.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 41% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
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 3BB this area, 5.2% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 62.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 88.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 81.2% | 67.5% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 68.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 72.7% | 37.2% | 35.5% |
| Christian | 15.4% | 46.2% | -30.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montpelier Road was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 219.6% higher than the Preston Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montpelier Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park and the 183rd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 1 62 Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-26 | £315,338 |
| Flat 5 63 Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-03-20 | £238,255 |
| Flat 2 62 Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-03-18 | £321,301 |
| Flat 3 65 Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-12-20 | £319,535 |
| Flat 2 58 Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-11-22 | £327,010 |
BN1 3BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 3BB 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,061 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 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 724 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 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,087 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 | 864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,079 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 | 109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,502 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 | 70 yd | |
| Madhatter | 35 Montpelier Road, Brighton | 106 yd | |
| Estia | 3 Hampton Place, Brighton | 180 yd | |
| Billies Cafe | 34 Hampton Place, Brighton | 181 yd | |
| Marrakech Lounge | 128 Western Road, Brighton | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza KO At Temple Bar | 121 - 122 Western Road, Brighton | 194 yd | |
| Temple Bar | 121-122 Western Road, Brighton | 194 yd | |
| Velvet Jacks | 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 236 yd | |
| The Maris And Otter | 113 - 114 Western Road, Brighton | 278 yd | |
| The Windmill Pub | 69 Upper North Street, Brighton | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Pizza | 4A Montpelier Place, Brighton | 70 yd | |
| Leto Burger | 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 106 yd | |
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 130 - 134A Western Road, Brighton | 178 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 95 Western Road, Brighton | 234 yd | |
| Kebab And Doner Mania | 104 Western Road, Brighton | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 208 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 259 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 328 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 577 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 598 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 | 196 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 228 yd | |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 499 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 913 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.