Carden Hill is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 8AH 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 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8AE, BN1 8AA, BN1 8AB, BN1 8AD, BN1 8EL, BN1 8JN, BN1 8GA, BN1 8JL, BN1 6XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 53.4% | 55.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 44.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 27.5% | 35.9% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 48.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 13.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 94.8% | 85.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 85.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Hill was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carden Hill has the 6th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 47th lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Norwood Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2016-06-30 | £261,774 |
| 4 Norwood Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2007-03-23 | £243,280 |
| 4 Norwood Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2001-03-23 | £234,248 |
| 4 Norwood Carden Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,500 | 1998-02-27 | £224,707 |
BN1 8AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8AH 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.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,119 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Infant School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Junior School Carden Avenue , BN1 8LJ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | - not rated | 1,165 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 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,158 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 | 944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adina School 29 Beechwood Close , BN1 8EP | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dharma Primary School 149 Ladies Miles Road , Patcham BN1 8TB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledean School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton | 351 yd | |
| Hollingbury Golf Course | Hollingbury Park Golf Club, Ditchling Road | 482 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 610 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 730 yd | |
| Varndean School | Balfour Road, Brighton | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 702 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 702 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 771 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 784 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 792 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 481 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 1,016 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.