Peacock Lane is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 6WA is located in the Patcham & Hollingbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peacock Lane, Brighton, BN1 6WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6WF, BN1 6WG, BN1 6WE, BN1 6WH, BN1 6WP, BN1 8BA, BN1 6WJ, BN1 6WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 6WA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 56% | 49.3% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 44% | 50.7% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN1 6WA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 26.6% | 27.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 56.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 4.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 53.1% | 60.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 25.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 9.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 10.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 60.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 93% | 84.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 84.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peacock Lane was 119.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peacock Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 228th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Peacock Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-08-23 | £1,354,441 |
| 34 Peacock Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-06-19 | £985,773 |
| 24 Peacock Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2023-10-27 | £1,547,569 |
| 85 Peacock Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £918,000 | 2023-10-05 | £887,918 |
| 8 Peacock Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,022,000 | 2023-08-18 | £999,071 |
BN1 6WA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 6WA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in BN1 6WA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,114 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 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,281 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 | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,603 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 | 611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 952 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Stores | 32 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 792 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane | 826 yd | |
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton | 920 yd | |
| Varndean School | Balfour Road, Brighton | 975 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Lions Club | 11 The Deneway, Brighton | 687 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 1,015 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Inn | 28 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 792 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Withdean Sports Complex Withdean Stadium Withdean Stadium Tongdean Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 816 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 983 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 | 55.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.8% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.