Withdean Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 6WG 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 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, BN1 6WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 6WH, BN1 6WF, BN1 6WP, BN1 6WA, BN1 6WJ, BN1 6WE, BN1 6WL, BN1 6WN, BN1 6TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 6WG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 50.1% | 52% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 6WG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.1% 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 | 20.5% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 66.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 58.9% | 60.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6WG 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.3% | 61.2% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 93.4% | 86.6% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 87.1% | 82.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 83% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withdean Crescent was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Withdean Crescent has the 18th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2024-11-26 | £925,606 |
| 7 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2022-02-25 | £1,171,374 |
| 59 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,102,804 |
| 31 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2021-06-04 | £1,102,804 |
| 43 Withdean Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2021-03-26 | £1,235,584 |
BN1 6WG 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 6WG 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 6WG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,029 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 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,493 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 | 623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,301 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 | 1,078 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Cafe | Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane | 779 yd | |
| Windmill Stores | 32 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 840 yd | |
| Varndean School | Balfour Road, Brighton | 995 yd | |
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton | 1,033 yd | |
| Found Cafe | 91A Preston Drove, Brighton | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Lions Club | 11 The Deneway, Brighton | 704 yd | |
| Park View | 71 Preston Drove, Preston | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Inn | 28 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 698 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 | 735 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Preston Park) (Closed) Preston Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 996 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.