Davey Drive is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 7BE 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 Davey Drive, Brighton, BN1 7BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 7BD, BN1 7EE, BN1 7EB, BN1 7BJ, BN1 7EA, BN1 7BG, BN1 7ED, BN2 4AB, BN1 7GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 7BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52% | 53.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48% | 46.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 44.4% | 50% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 33% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 43.6% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 21.1% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 31.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94% | 86.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 90.1% | 84.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 84.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.6% | 37.2% | 25.4% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davey Drive was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Davey Drive has the 39th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 338th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-30 | £351,160 |
| 32 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-03 | £323,290 |
| 24 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-12-03 | £336,429 |
| 6 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2020-08-14 | £345,089 |
| 18 Davey Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-08-08 | £373,130 |
BN1 7BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7BE 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 7BE 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Hartington Road , BN2 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,852 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 | 646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 814 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZ In Saunders Park | Saunders Park Cafe, Saunders Park | 265 yd | |
| Breakfast Club - St Josephs Primary School | Davey Drive, Brighton | 290 yd | |
| Shirin Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 13B Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton | 338 yd | |
| Waste Collection - Works Canteen | Canteen, Hollingdean Depot | 341 yd | |
| The Real Junk Food Project Brighton - Hollingdean Cafe | Hollingdean Community Centre, Thompson Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollingbury PH | 1 Roedale Road, Brighton | 263 yd | |
| Bear Inn | The Bear Inn, Lewes Road | 358 yd | |
| Maresia At Gladstone Pub | 123 Lewes Road, Brighton | 406 yd | |
| The Gladstone (Wet Sales) | 123 Lewes Road, Brighton | 406 yd | |
| The Jolly Brewer Beer House | 176 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Fish And Chip Shop | 13A Upper Hollingdean Road, Brighton | 341 yd | |
| Kebab Knight | 15 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 399 yd | |
| Frandzo Peri Peri | 20 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 399 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 17 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 399 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 14 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 340 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 356 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 391 yd | |
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 171.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.