Hythe Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6JS 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 Hythe Road, Brighton, BN1 6JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6JR, BN1 6JQ, BN1 6JP, BN1 6FL, BN1 6FN, BN1 6LJ, BN1 6FJ, BN1 6FH, BN1 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 6JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 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 vicinity of BN1 6JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 41.7% | 35.9% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 51.5% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 64.3% | 60.5% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 28.9% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 6JS this area, 6.8% 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 69.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 11.4% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 69.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 36.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% 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% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 89.9% | 86.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 85.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hythe Road was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hythe Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 392nd highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24A Hythe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2026-03-19 | £460,000 |
| 50A Hythe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2026-03-05 | £457,000 |
| 58 Hythe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-07-11 | £633,716 |
| Ground And First Floor Maisonette 82 Hythe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2025-03-20 | £413,909 |
| 124 Hythe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-01-24 | £648,061 |
BN1 6JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 6JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | - not rated | 924 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 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , BN1 6FB | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connected Hub Tilbury House , Florence Place BN1 7GU | - not rated | 712 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledean School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt | 134 Preston Drove, Brighton | 166 yd | |
| Fiveways Deli | 13 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 177 yd | |
| Fiveways Grill | 255 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 179 yd | |
| The Flour Pot | 1 - 3 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 182 yd | |
| Val Cussel Hair | 263 Preston Drove, Brighton | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiveways | 292 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 214 yd | |
| Lost+Found Taproom | 298 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 244 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms Kitchen | 27A Cleveland Road, Brighton | 336 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms | 27 Cleveland Road, Brighton | 336 yd | |
| Preston Park Tavern | 88 Havelock Road, Brighton | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Fish Fryer | 136 Preston Drove, Brighton | 166 yd | |
| Black Pepper | 7 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 177 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 15 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 177 yd | |
| Agra Tandoori | 263 Ditchling Road, Stanmer | 179 yd | |
| Jennys Fish And Chips | 86 Preston Drove, Brighton | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 224 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.