Rotherfield Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8FQ 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 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8FF, BN1 8FD, BN1 8FA, BN1 8DB, BN1 8GA, BN1 8DA, BN1 8DG, BN1 8GB, BN1 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 8FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 46.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 13.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 38.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 87.7% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94.6% | 88.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.5% | 37.2% | 24.3% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotherfield Crescent was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotherfield Crescent has the 24th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 175th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2024-06-27 | £392,915 |
| 28 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-02-09 | £494,468 |
| 32 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-10-16 | £338,449 |
| 12 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-08-29 | £312,981 |
| 10 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-18 | £496,795 |
BN1 8FQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,373 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 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,400 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 | 1,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,436 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 | 1,562 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 212 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 304 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 456 yd | |
| Hollingbury Golf Course | Hollingbury Park Golf Club, Ditchling Road | 601 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 364 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 365 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 815 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 449 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 650 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 650 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 598 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 821 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 857 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 | 149.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.