Hollingbury Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 7HD 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 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, BN1 7HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 7HU, BN1 7JD, BN1 7JN, BN1 7GD, BN1 7HP, BN1 7GE, BN1 7JE, BN1 7JL, BN1 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 7HD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 53.2% | 52.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 32.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 46.7% | 61.3% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 29.1% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.2% | 20.4% | -4.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 46.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 85.9% | 80.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 87.3% | 81.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 86.8% | 81.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollingbury Crescent was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollingbury Crescent has the 29th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 307th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-06-24 | £684,735 |
| 2 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £671,500 | 2022-05-06 | £665,773 |
| 14 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2020-01-08 | £461,616 |
| 9 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2019-10-11 | £507,938 |
| 3 Hollingbury Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-07-29 | £664,231 |
BN1 7HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 7HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7HD 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,446 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 | 1,172 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,827 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 | 467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa's | 304 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 195 yd | |
| Rustico Brighton | 300 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 230 yd | |
| Val Cussel Hair | 263 Preston Drove, Brighton | 239 yd | |
| The Flour Pot | 1 - 3 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 242 yd | |
| Fiveways Deli | 13 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost+Found Taproom | 298 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 179 yd | |
| Fiveways | 292 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 230 yd | |
| The Hollingbury PH | 1 Roedale Road, Brighton | 418 yd | |
| The Cleveland Arms Kitchen | 27A Cleveland Road, Brighton | 529 yd | |
| Cleveland Arms | 27 Cleveland Road, Brighton | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & E Fish Bar | 6 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 154 yd | |
| Kums Chinese Takeaway | 4 Hollingbury Place, Brighton | 154 yd | |
| Black Pepper | 7 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 259 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 15 Kings Parade, Ditchling Road | 259 yd | |
| Model Fish Fryer | 136 Preston Drove, Brighton | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 779 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 923 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.