Ditchling Road is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 4SB is located in the St. Peter's and 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 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 4LD, BN1 4JZ, BN1 4JY, BN1 4JH, BN1 4LA, BN1 4SA, BN1 4JA, BN1 4ZJ, BN1 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 4SB is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 50.1% | 44.8% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 55.2% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 4SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.1% 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 | 80.2% | 76.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 38.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.3% | 14.5% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 44.8% | 46.1% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4SB this area, 8.6% 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.1% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.6% | 28.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 46.3% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.8% | 76.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 75.7% | 62.4% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 11% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 61.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
In 2023, 2929 crimes were reported
near Ditchling Road .
Only 1% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered very dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN1 4SB. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for BN1 4SB.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-18 | £228,264 |
| 41 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-12-01 | £253,094 |
| 35B Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-10-13 | £179,641 |
| 13 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2016-12-09 | £725,881 |
| 43A Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2016-12-05 | £424,701 |
BN1 4SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4SB 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 | 86 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Primary School St Leonard's Road , BN2 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 3,853 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 | 1,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glazed | 25 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| McDonalds | 139 - 140 London Road, Brighton | 81 yd | |
| Petisco Cafe Portugues | 8 Oxford Street, Brighton | 89 yd | |
| Noodles Street | 14 London Road, Brighton | 119 yd | |
| Costa | 17 London Road, Brighton | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat And Ball | 51 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| Caroline Of Brunswick | 39 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| The Cowley Club | 12 London Road, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Druids Arms | 79 - 81 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 146 yd | |
| Mitre Tavern | 13 Baker Street, Brighton | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namasthe Brighton | 37 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 16 yd | |
| Taco Bell | 134-135 London Road, Brighton | 80 yd | |
| Desi | 7 Oxford Street, Brighton | 89 yd | |
| Subway | 26 London Road, Brighton | 158 yd | |
| Pitta-Nitta | 4 Marshalls Row, Brighton | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 83 yd | |
| Aldi | 1-4 London Road, Brighton | 138 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 289 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 307 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 494 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 207 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 985 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 1,013 yd | |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.