Temple Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3BH is located in the Regency electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Temple Street, Brighton, BN1 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 3BA, BN1 2AD, BN1 3BG, BN1 3BE, BN1 3AB, BN1 2AA, BN1 3BF, BN1 2PA, BN1 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 3BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 64.7% | 60.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 23.6% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 51.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.2% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around BN1 3BH this area, 7.9% 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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 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 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 11.3% | -7.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 62.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 80.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 69.1% | 65% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 64.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Street was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Temple Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 270th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 36 Temple Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2025-03-28 | £470,846 |
| Flat 1 27 Temple Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-31 | £491,053 |
| Flat 2 27 Temple Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-18 | £368,678 |
| 38 Temple Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £742,500 | 2024-12-13 | £732,393 |
| 39 Temple Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2022-11-18 | £887,599 |
BN1 3BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,117 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 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 786 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 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,284 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 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,200 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 | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madhatter | 35 Montpelier Road, Brighton | 40 yd | |
| Marrakech Lounge | 128 Western Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Baqueano | 125 Western Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Fair Cake | 119-120 Western Road, Brighton | 78 yd | |
| 1UP Cafe | 47 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza KO At Temple Bar | 121 - 122 Western Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Temple Bar | 121-122 Western Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Velvet Jacks | 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 112 yd | |
| The Maris And Otter | 113 - 114 Western Road, Brighton | 165 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 1-3 Norfolk Place, Brighton | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 130 - 134A Western Road, Brighton | 109 yd | |
| Kebab And Doner Mania | 104 Western Road, Brighton | 109 yd | |
| Torino Pizza | 4A Montpelier Place, Brighton | 113 yd | |
| Archipelagos Gyros | 109 Western Road, Brighton | 121 yd | |
| Leto Burger | 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 161 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 225 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 243 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 268 yd | |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 645 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 968 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.