Ditchling Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 4SG is located in the Round Hill 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 4SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 3RG, BN1 4SU, BN2 3RF, BN2 3RY, BN2 3RE, BN1 4NR, BN1 4QR, BN2 3RA, BN2 3RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 4SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.7% | 52.3% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 47.7% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 4SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.3% 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 | 69.5% | 63.3% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 19.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.1% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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 4SG this area, 3.1% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 20.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 60.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 89.4% | 84.9% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 79.1% | 71.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 71.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 14% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.3% | 37.2% | 29.1% |
| Christian | 19.8% | 46.2% | -26.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ditchling Road was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ditchling Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 149th lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 84 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-09-23 | £138,900 |
| 78 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-03-28 | £769,190 |
| 106 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-05-16 | £543,978 |
| 86 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-01-05 | £387,319 |
| 122 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2023-08-31 | £408,563 |
BN1 4SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4SG 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 | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Junior School Heath Hill Avenue , BN2 3JP | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean County Infant School Heath Hill Avenue , BN2 3JP | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Junior School Pevensey Road , BN2 3AG | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marina High School Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Connected Hub Tilbury House , Florence Place BN1 7GU | - not rated | 375 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Team Domenica 2-3 Pavilion Buildings , BN1 4QE | - not rated | 548 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , BN1 6FB | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 701 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 Green Room | 143B Ditchling Road, Brighton | 176 yd | |
| Moes @ The Circus | 1 Clyde Road, Brighton | 349 yd | |
| Florence Road Market Cafe | One Church, Florence Road | 388 yd | |
| Lizzies Cafe | 106 Upper Lewes Road, Brighton | 418 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 40 - 42 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhill Pub | 100 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 2 yd | |
| The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 184 yd | |
| Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 184 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewer Beer House | 176 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 231 yd | |
| Open House (Kitchen) | 146 Springfield Road, Brighton | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joeies Takeaway | 32 I-J Viaduct Road, Brighton | 445 yd | |
| China Chef Express | 15 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 496 yd | |
| AA Charcoal Grill | 41 Lewes Road, Brighton | 501 yd | |
| Fillets Fish And Chips | 45 Lewes Road, Brighton | 503 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 48 Lewes Road, Brighton | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 514 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 590 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 595 yd | |
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 677 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 872 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 | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.