Lovers Walk Cottages is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6AN 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 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, BN1 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6AU, BN1 6AH, BN1 6AF, BN1 5PR, BN1 5PQ, BN1 6AG, BN1 5PW, BN1 5PP, BN1 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 6AN is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 45.7% | 46.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 56.1% | 62.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 23.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.6% | 54.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 6AN this area, 6.7% 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 6.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 21.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 56.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.8% | 78.1% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 86.5% | 74.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 74.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
In 2023, 331 crimes were reported
near Lovers Walk Cottages .
36% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN1 6AN. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for BN1 6AN.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-03 | £405,737 |
| 2 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2015-01-05 | £479,253 |
| 5 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2009-07-16 | £551,586 |
| 2 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2005-12-19 | £537,823 |
| 2 Lovers Walk Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2003-11-28 | £526,722 |
BN1 6AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
BN1 6AN 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 6AN 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 | 177 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,371 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 | 237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 1,098 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 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,674 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 | 495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda Cafe | Preston Park, Preston Road | 259 yd | |
| Chalet Cafe | Preston Park, Preston Road | 259 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 24 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 273 yd | |
| The Fitness Bar | 218 Dyke Road, Brighton | 430 yd | |
| St Luke's Prestonville | St Lukes Church, 64 Old Shoreham Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chimney House | 28 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 273 yd | |
| Caroline Earles At The Prestonville Arms | 64 Hamilton Road, Brighton | 381 yd | |
| Dyke Alehouse | 218 Dyke Road, Brighton | 430 yd | |
| The Argyle Arms (wet Sales) | 32 Argyle Road, Brighton | 548 yd | |
| Argyle Arms | 32 Argyle Road, Brighton | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamal Indian Takeaway | 25 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 273 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 210 Dyke Road, Brighton | 430 yd | |
| Captain Cooks | 212 Dyke Road, Brighton | 473 yd | |
| Preston Fish Bar | 74 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 513 yd | |
| The Original Yummie Pizza | 80 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 653 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 835 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 958 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 963 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | Brighton Station, Queens Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 664 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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.