Dyke Road Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 5LA 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 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 5BJ, BN3 6TE, BN3 6TF, BN3 6TG, BN1 5LR, BN3 6TQ, BN3 6PF, BN1 5BL, BN1 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 5LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN1 5LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 22.2% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 57.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 44.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 3.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 51.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 93% | 77.5% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 86.4% | 79.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 78.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 0.9% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dyke Road Avenue was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Preston Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dyke Road Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park and the 157th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 1997-07-01 | £1,020,324 |
BN1 5LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
BN1 5LA 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 retired residents living in BN1 5LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,405 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 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivoli Cafe | 98 Reigate Road, Brighton | 609 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 225 Preston Road, Brighton | 807 yd | |
| The Sandwich Square | 203A Preston Road, Brighton | 829 yd | |
| Hoogly Tea | 11 South Road, Brighton | 839 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | Station Hotel, 1 Hampstead Road | 484 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 213 Preston Road, Brighton | 807 yd | |
| CoCoWok | 197 Preston Road, Brighton | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy's Fish Bar | 26 The Drove, Brighton | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 The Droveway, Hove | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club THE DROVEWAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove THE DROVEWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Withdean Sports Complex Withdean Stadium Withdean Stadium Tongdean Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 889 yd |
| Hove Recreation Ground HOVE RECREATION GROUND HOVE RECREATION GROUND SHIRLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.