Surrenden Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6PA 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 Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6QB, BN1 6RG, BN1 6LD, BN1 6LB, BN1 6LA, BN1 6PB, BN1 6PP, BN1 6RD, BN1 6PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 6PA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 6PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 32.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.3% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6PA this area, 6.7% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 3.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 62.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 87.2% | 83.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 81.5% | 78% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 14.4% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 1.3% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrenden Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Preston Park 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 fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Surrenden Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-05-28 | £404,948 |
| 1A Surrenden Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2007-06-22 | £410,489 |
| 29 Surrenden Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2005-08-25 | £770,050 |
| 1A Surrenden Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2003-09-30 | £319,135 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Surrenden Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2003-03-17 | £273,021 |
BN1 6PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,367 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 | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent 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 | 117 yd | |
| A Tribe Called Veg At Found Cafe | 91A Preston Drove, Brighton | 117 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 225 Preston Road, Brighton | 475 yd | |
| The Sandwich Square | 203A Preston Road, Brighton | 488 yd | |
| Hoogly Tea | 11 South Road, Brighton | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View | 71 Preston Drove, Preston | 117 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 213 Preston Road, Brighton | 475 yd | |
| CoCoWok | 197 Preston Road, Brighton | 475 yd | |
| Preston Park Tavern | 88 Havelock Road, Brighton | 620 yd | |
| Pulse Catering Ltd - Preston Park Tavern | 88 Havelock Road, Brighton | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennys Fish And Chips | 86 Preston Drove, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Model Fish Fryer | 136 Preston Drove, Brighton | 775 yd | |
| Agra Tandoori | 263 Ditchling Road, Stanmer | 807 yd | |
| Black Pepper | 7 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 816 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 15 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Park PRESTON DROVE | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 237 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 627 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 971 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.