Green Acres is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6HR 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 Green Acres, Brighton, BN1 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6HA, BN1 6HD, BN1 6HB, BN1 6HL, BN1 6GL, BN1 6HJ, BN1 6GF, BN1 6DW, BN1 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 6HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.8% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 48.3% | 42.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 33.9% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.7% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 6.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 48.7% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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.
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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 7.7% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 59.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.2% | 89.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 83% | 80.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 81.5% | 80.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.6% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.2% | 37.2% | 22.0% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Acres was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Acres has the 25th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 295th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Greenacres, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-08-21 | £476,532 |
| 20 Greenacres, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-08-16 | £371,194 |
| 40 Greenacres, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,250 | 2024-07-27 | £335,610 |
| 26 Greenacres, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-07-26 | £420,451 |
| 17 Greenacres, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-03-27 | £325,349 |
BN1 6HR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6HR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Community 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 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,379 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 | 561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 247 yd | |
| Chalet Cafe | Preston Park, Preston Road | 247 yd | |
| The Treetop Cafe | St Augustines Centre, Stanford Avenue | 304 yd | |
| Dishy | Timber Chalet Cafe, Blakers Park | 440 yd | |
| Florence Road Market Cafe | One Church, Florence Road | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park Tavern | 88 Havelock Road, Brighton | 219 yd | |
| Pulse Catering Ltd - Preston Park Tavern | 88 Havelock Road, Brighton | 219 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms Kitchen | 27A Cleveland Road, Brighton | 440 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms | 27 Cleveland Road, Brighton | 440 yd | |
| The BRZN Arms | 62 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Fish Bar | 74 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 362 yd | |
| The Original Yummie Pizza | 80 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 362 yd | |
| Balti Express | 72 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 362 yd | |
| Jennys Fish And Chips | 86 Preston Drove, Brighton | 526 yd | |
| China Chef Express | 15 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 963 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 1,034 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 740 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.