Osborne Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6LR 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 Osborne Road, Brighton, BN1 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6LQ, BN1 6NB, BN1 6LF, BN1 6NA, BN1 6LE, BN1 6GP, BN1 6EW, BN1 6LG, BN1 6ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 6LR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.1% | 49.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 44.3% | 42.1% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 60.7% | 56.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6LR this area, 7.1% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 8.1% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.2% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 61.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 89.8% | 90.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 91.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 91.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 76.7% | 17.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 69.3% | 37.2% | 32.1% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hollingdean & Fiveways average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Osborne Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-10-24 | £835,150 |
| 29 Osborne Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-05-01 | £636,353 |
| 31 Osborne Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2025-01-07 | £772,537 |
| 23 Osborne Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-10-25 | £680,723 |
| 1 Osborne Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-07-15 | £656,277 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Osborne Road, Brighton, BN1 6LR has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 28 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Osborne Road, Brighton, BN1 6LR has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 28 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
BN1 6LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN1 6LR 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 | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,840 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 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | - not rated | 1,064 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 | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 2,093 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 | 805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 2,034 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 | 556 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Connected Hub Tilbury House , Florence Place BN1 7GU | - not rated | 960 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| K-BIS Theatre School Clermont Hall , Cumberland Road BN1 6SL | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adina School 29 Beechwood Close , BN1 8EP | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found Cafe | 91A Preston Drove, Brighton | 255 yd | |
| A Tribe Called Veg At Found Cafe | 91A Preston Drove, Brighton | 255 yd | |
| Fiveways Grill | 255 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 458 yd | |
| Tilt | 134 Preston Drove, Brighton | 465 yd | |
| Fiveways Deli | 13 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View | 71 Preston Drove, Preston | 255 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms Kitchen | 27A Cleveland Road, Brighton | 488 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms | 27 Cleveland Road, Brighton | 488 yd | |
| Fiveways | 292 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 510 yd | |
| Lost+Found Taproom | 298 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennys Fish And Chips | 86 Preston Drove, Brighton | 268 yd | |
| Agra Tandoori | 263 Ditchling Road, Stanmer | 458 yd | |
| Model Fish Fryer | 136 Preston Drove, Brighton | 465 yd | |
| Black Pepper | 7 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 474 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 15 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 474 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 705 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 802 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 | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.