Church Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3LJ is located in the West Hill & North Laine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Street, Brighton, BN1 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 3WA, BN1 3LE, BN1 3LF, BN1 3WB, BN1 3LD, BN1 1RL, BN1 1RJ, BN1 3FD, BN1 3FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 3LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 43.6% | 49.3% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 56.4% | 50.7% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 3LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 57.3% | 50.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 30.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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 (92.4%) 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 | 55.8% | 55.4% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3LJ this area, 4.9% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 17.3% | -1.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 62% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 86.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 81% | 77.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 77.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 175.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 142nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 St Nicholas Lodge Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2024-09-24 | £253,042 |
| Flat 20 St Nicholas Lodge Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-15 | £327,031 |
| 40 Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2022-10-14 | £893,492 |
| Flat 3 St Nicholas Lodge Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-17 | £260,482 |
| Flat 22 St Nicholas Lodge Church Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-09 | £307,466 |
BN1 3LJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 3LJ 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 56 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 989 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 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,662 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 | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,164 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 | 625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,849 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Era | 6B Queens Road, Brighton | 49 yd | |
| The Rossi Bar | 8 Queens Road, Brighton | 49 yd | |
| Sakes And Gains | 123 Queens Road, Brighton | 67 yd | |
| Cielo Cakery | 36 Church Street, Brighton | 76 yd | |
| Yi Fang | 130 Queens Road, Brighton | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beelzebab At Hope And Ruin Pub | 11 - 12 Queens Road, Brighton | 54 yd | |
| The Hope And Ruin | 11 - 12 Queens Road, Brighton | 54 yd | |
| Earth And Stars (wet Sales) | Public House, 46 Windsor Street | 92 yd | |
| Tavern Kitchen At Earth And Stars | Public House, 46 Windsor Street | 92 yd | |
| The Quadrant | 12 - 13 North Street Quadrant, Brighton | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYWOK/ChowOut | 12A Queens Road, Brighton | 49 yd | |
| Oakberry Acai | Unit D, 12 - 13 North Street Quadrant | 111 yd | |
| Leon Restaurants | 75 - 76 North Street, Brighton | 190 yd | |
| Subway | 109 Queens Road, Brighton | 216 yd | |
| Belgian Chips | 14 Cranbourne Street, Brighton | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 134-138 North Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 195-200 Western Road, Brighton | 200 yd | |
| Tesco | 104 Queens Road, Brighton | 216 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Lyndean House, 43-46 Queens Road | 245 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 147-148 North Street, Brighton | 269 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 190 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 478 yd | |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 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 | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.6% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.