Upper Hamilton Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 5DF is located in the Preston Park 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 Hamilton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 5DG, BN1 5DE, BN1 5DH, BN1 5DR, BN1 5PF, BN1 5PQ, BN1 5PE, BN1 5PG, BN1 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 5DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 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 5DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 39.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 63.8% | 69.3% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 20.9% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 22% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 5DF this area, 3.5% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.4% | 61% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 92.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 90.2% | 85.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 85.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.7% | 37.2% | 33.5% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
In 2023, 541 crimes were reported
near Upper Hamilton Road .
23% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered dangerous.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN1 5DF. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for BN1 5DF.
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 higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-09-28 | £638,454 |
| Flat 2 10 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £453,670 | 2022-11-18 | £435,982 |
| 17 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-08-03 | £710,051 |
| 18A Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-04-29 | £349,148 |
| Flat 2 10 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-08 | £420,122 |
BN1 5DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 5DF 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 5DF 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 1,080 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 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,687 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 | 223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe | 24 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 1 yd | |
| St Luke's Prestonville | St Lukes Church, 64 Old Shoreham Road | 250 yd | |
| The Real Junk Food Project | St Lukes Church, 64 Old Shoreham Road | 250 yd | |
| Bror | 2 Addison Road, Hove | 407 yd | |
| Dyke Road Park Cafe | Dyke Road Park, Dyke Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chimney House | 28 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 1 yd | |
| Caroline Earles At The Prestonville Arms | 64 Hamilton Road, Brighton | 203 yd | |
| Brighton Railway Club | 4 Belmont, Brighton | 279 yd | |
| Good Companions (wet Sales) | 132 Dyke Road, Brighton | 374 yd | |
| The Good Companions Pub | Good Companions Public House, 132 Dyke Road | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamal Indian Takeaway | 25 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 1 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 210 Dyke Road, Brighton | 439 yd | |
| Curry Inn | 36 Prestonville Road, Brighton | 442 yd | |
| Captain Cooks | 212 Dyke Road, Brighton | 469 yd | |
| Roasthost | 84A Dyke Road, Brighton | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 583 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 655 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | Brighton Station, Queens Road | 849 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 870 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 838 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.