Alexandra Villas is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 3RF 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 Alexandra Villas, Brighton, BN1 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 3RE, BN1 3RG, BN1 3RA, BN1 3JB, BN1 3RN, BN1 3RD, BN1 3RL, BN1 3RH, BN1 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 3RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 52.1% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 47.9% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 74.2% | 70% | -4.2% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.5% | 17.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -26.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 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 (88.7%) 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 | 58.9% | 54.8% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3RF this area, 5.8% 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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 5.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.1% | 63.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 90.4% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 75.5% | 71.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 17.6% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 69.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 14.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 3.7% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71.6% | 37.2% | 34.4% |
| Christian | 18.5% | 46.2% | -27.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Villas was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% higher than the Preston Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Villas has the 21st highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park and the 350th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 16 Alexandra Villas, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2021-12-07 | £423,998 |
| Flat 6 22 Alexandra Villas, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-30 | £286,134 |
| 13A Alexandra Villas, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-19 | £426,931 |
| 18 Alexandra Villas, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2019-06-28 | £1,058,732 |
| 22 Alexandra Villas, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £26,250 | 2018-11-23 | £28,984 |
BN1 3RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3RF 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| 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 | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 938 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 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,334 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 | 754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,813 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 941 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vape Be | 13 Guildford Road, Brighton | 161 yd | |
| Rock It Hair Artists | 23 Surrey Street, Brighton | 244 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 51-55 Surrey Street | 245 yd | |
| Mr Wang Hotpot | 60 Queens Road, Brighton | 254 yd | |
| Vudu Food | 55 Queens Road, Brighton | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edinburgh - Wet Sales | 67A Upper Gloucester Road, Brighton | 162 yd | |
| Battle Of Trafalgar | 34 Guildford Road, Brighton | 201 yd | |
| Caxton Arms | 36 North Gardens, Brighton | 215 yd | |
| Grand Central | 29 - 30 Surrey Street, Brighton | 223 yd | |
| The Railway Bell | 26 - 28 Surrey Street, Brighton | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Kebabs | 61 Queens Road, Brighton | 254 yd | |
| Kogi To Go | 66 Queens Road, Brighton | 254 yd | |
| Beijing House | 35 Queens Road, Brighton | 256 yd | |
| Belgian Chips | 67 Queens Road, Brighton | 256 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza Convenience | 103 Dyke Road, Brighton | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Lyndean House, 43-46 Queens Road | 256 yd | |
| Budgens Express | 78-82 Queens Road, Brighton | 295 yd | |
| Tesco | 104 Queens Road, Brighton | 305 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 316 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | Brighton Station, Queens Road | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 456 yd | |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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 | 89.5% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.