Ditchling Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6JF is located in the Hollingdean & Fiveways electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6JD, BN1 7JN, BN1 6FE, BN1 6FA, BN1 6EP, BN1 7JD, BN1 7JB, BN1 7HU, BN1 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 6JF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 56.3% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 43.7% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 6JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 61.9% | 68.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 20.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 62.3% | 57.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 29.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 6JF this area, 4.9% 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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 26.9% | 31.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 47.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 90.7% | 84.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.2% | 37.2% | 28.0% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ditchling Road was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ditchling Road has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 355th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 258 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2022-06-10 | £313,221 |
| 242 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-03-09 | £893,980 |
| 290A Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-30 | £357,667 |
| 268A Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,500 | 2020-11-27 | £348,126 |
| 240 Ditchling Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2020-10-01 | £1,063,350 |
BN1 6JF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 6JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6JF 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 | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,467 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 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,375 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 | 1,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,617 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 | 263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,492 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Cussel Hair | 263 Preston Drove, Brighton | 162 yd | |
| Tilt | 134 Preston Drove, Brighton | 172 yd | |
| Melissa's | 304 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 197 yd | |
| The Flour Pot | 1 - 3 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 229 yd | |
| Rustico Brighton | 300 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost+Found Taproom | 298 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 150 yd | |
| Fiveways | 292 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 257 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms Kitchen | 27A Cleveland Road, Brighton | 329 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms | 27 Cleveland Road, Brighton | 329 yd | |
| The Hollingbury PH | 1 Roedale Road, Brighton | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Fish Fryer | 136 Preston Drove, Brighton | 172 yd | |
| Black Pepper | 7 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 259 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 15 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 259 yd | |
| Agra Tandoori | 263 Ditchling Road, Stanmer | 307 yd | |
| The Little Fish And Chip Shop | 13A Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 885 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 923 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.