Barrow Close is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 7FL 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 Barrow Close, Brighton, BN1 7FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 7FF, BN1 7FE, BN1 7FA, BN1 7FR, BN1 7FD, BN1 7FB, BN1 7FG, BN2 4HL, BN1 7FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 7FL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.9% | 52.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.3% | -3.8% | 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 area around BN1 7FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.2% 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 | 69.4% | 64.2% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 26.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 24.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 51.1% | 40.6% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.6% | 35.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.9% | 79.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 84.8% | 80.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 80.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrow Close was 120.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barrow Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 211th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Barrow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-23 | £379,675 |
| 12 Barrow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2021-03-11 | £369,179 |
| 16 Barrow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-10-30 | £387,741 |
| 6 Barrow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2000-04-20 | £434,951 |
BN1 7FL 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 student residents living in BN1 7FL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Primary School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | - not rated | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Road Primary School Milner Road , BN2 4BP | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Infant School Hodshrove Lane , Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE | - not rated | 897 yd | Community 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 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmer High School Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | - not rated | 210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar Centre Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 300 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledean School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 323 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm House Book And Bean | Elm House, University Of Brighton | 196 yd | |
| Harris MBM Technology Canteen | Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre | 410 yd | |
| Paxton Cafe | Unit 4, Home Farm Business Centre | 419 yd | |
| Hollingdean Community Cafe | Hollingdean Childrens Centre, Brentwood Road | 490 yd | |
| Cafe Domenica | Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Road | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulescoomb Social Club | Moulsecoomb Place, Lewes Road | 225 yd | |
| Bear Inn | The Bear Inn, Lewes Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa And Subway | 47 - 49 The Highway, Brighton | 410 yd | |
| J & E Fish Bar | 6 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 832 yd | |
| Kums Chinese Takeaway | 4 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 832 yd | |
| Frandzo Peri Peri | 20 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 869 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 17 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Moulsecoombe Primary School (Closed) The Highway The Highway Lewes Road | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 1,059 yd |
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.