Florence Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6DL 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 Florence Road, Brighton, BN1 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6EG, BN1 6DJ, BN1 6ED, BN1 6EB, BN1 6DH, BN1 6DG, BN1 6BZ, BN1 6EE, BN1 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.6% | 49.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 41% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88%) 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 | 59.9% | 59.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 28.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 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 6DL this area, 5.2% 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 63%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 63% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 29.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 85% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 84.8% | 82.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 82.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.3% | 37.2% | 30.1% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Florence Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 64th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.
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 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Florence Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2025-03-28 | £898,487 |
| Flat 8 3 Florence Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-03-21 | £147,773 |
| Flat 7 3 Florence Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-11-25 | £254,277 |
| 11A Florence Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-09-25 | £516,106 |
| 5 Florence Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2024-07-24 | £1,615,434 |
BN1 6DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6DL 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 6DL 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Education | 73 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Other | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,209 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 | 1,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Road Market Cafe | One Church, Florence Road | 106 yd | |
| The Green Room | 143B Ditchling Road, Brighton | 221 yd | |
| The Treetop Cafe | St Augustines Centre, Stanford Avenue | 269 yd | |
| Waste Collection - Works Canteen | Canteen, Hollingdean Depot | 408 yd | |
| Shirin Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 13B Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open House (Kitchen) | 146 Springfield Road, Brighton | 159 yd | |
| The Open House (wet Sales) | 146 Springfield Road, Brighton | 159 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewer Beer House | 176 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 227 yd | |
| The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 244 yd | |
| Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Fish Bar | 74 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| The Original Yummie Pizza | 80 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| Balti Express | 72 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| The Little Fish And Chip Shop | 13A Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton | 408 yd | |
| China Chef Express | 15 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 784 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 825 yd | |
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 852 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 878 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 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 | 209.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.