Upper North Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3FJ 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 Upper North Street, Brighton, BN1 3FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 3FG, BN1 3ED, BN1 3EB, BN1 3EE, BN1 2BA, BN1 3FH, BN1 3EH, BN1 3LH, BN1 3FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 3FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 62.6% | 50.3% | -12.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 32.2% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 53.8% | 53% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around BN1 3FJ this area, 3.8% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 3.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.2% | 67.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.1% | 87.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 79.6% | 73.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 72.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper North Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Coldean & Stanmer 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 -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Upper North Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-04-04 | £830,272 |
| 97 Upper North Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2022-11-18 | £839,878 |
| 107 Upper North Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-09-30 | £695,631 |
| 106 Upper North Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-02-26 | £809,182 |
| 108 Upper North Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £777,000 | 2020-03-27 | £932,400 |
BN1 3FJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
BN1 3FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,608 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 | 123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 279 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 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 1,004 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 | 1,552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 1,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,158 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 | 405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's | 192 Western Road, Brighton | 130 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 208 Western Road, Brighton | 136 yd | |
| Starbucks | 201 Western Road, Brighton | 136 yd | |
| Costa | 193 Western Road, Brighton | 136 yd | |
| The Feminist Bookshop | 48 Upper North Street, Brighton | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Pub | 69 Upper North Street, Brighton | 152 yd | |
| Alberta's At The Windmill | 69 Upper North Street, Brighton | 152 yd | |
| The Cafe Cardamom Ltd At Easy Tiger | 57 Upper North Street, Brighton | 155 yd | |
| The Hampton Arms | 57 Upper North Street, Brighton | 155 yd | |
| The Rook Taproom | 38 Dean Street, Brighton | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Juice Bar | Unit 41, Churchill Square | 242 yd | |
| MYWOK/ChowOut | 12A Queens Road, Brighton | 258 yd | |
| The Chicken Club | 72 Western Road, Brighton | 268 yd | |
| Subway | 67 Western Road, Brighton | 268 yd | |
| Oakberry Acai | Unit D, 12 - 13 North Street Quadrant | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 148 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 298 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 134-138 North Street, Brighton | 352 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lyndean House, 43-46 Queens Road | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 242 yd | |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 735 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.