Beechwood Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8EE 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 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8ED, BN1 8EN, BN1 8EQ, BN1 8EP, BN1 8EH, BN1 8HJ, BN1 8JB, BN1 8EJ, BN1 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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% | 54% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48% | 46% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 28.5% | 36.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 13.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 44.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 83.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 92.4% | 87.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 87.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Avenue was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 65th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-11-30 | £468,725 |
| 18 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-12-16 | £508,724 |
| 6 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2021-01-21 | £1,109,766 |
| 28 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-12-18 | £445,628 |
| 32 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £390,280 | 2018-12-17 | £494,121 |
BN1 8EE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8EE 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 8EE 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,339 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 | 600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,815 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 | 992 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 184 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 528 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 529 yd | |
| Varndean School | Balfour Road, Brighton | 707 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 480 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 529 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 822 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 1,056 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 644 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Surrenden Pool Stinger Way | swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 829 yd |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 955 yd | |
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 959 yd |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 1,005 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.