Carden Hill is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 8AB 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 Carden Hill, Brighton, BN1 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8AA, BN1 8GA, BN1 8AE, BN1 8AD, BN1 8AH, BN1 8JN, BN1 8JL, BN1 8FQ, BN1 8JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.9% | 54.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 37.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 42.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 47.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36.5% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93% | 91.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.4% | 86.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Hill was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.1% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carden Hill has the 37th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 311th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-03 | £388,715 |
| 20 Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2020-08-14 | £479,549 |
| 22 Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-10-11 | £590,285 |
| 26 Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-08-10 | £473,480 |
| 36 Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-02-07 | £567,684 |
BN1 8AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 1,477 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 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,171 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 | 1,438 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton | 444 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 450 yd | |
| Hollingbury Golf Course | Hollingbury Park Golf Club, Ditchling Road | 501 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 568 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 611 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 611 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 700 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 670 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 692 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 499 yd |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 1,074 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 | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.