Lyminster Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8JL 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 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8JN, BN1 8AD, BN1 8JA, BN1 8AE, BN1 8JF, BN1 8AA, BN1 8DE, BN1 8AB, BN1 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 48.9% | 54.1% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 51.1% | 45.9% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 32.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 48.2% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 13.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 41.3% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.7% | 87.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 86.8% | 82.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyminster Avenue was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lyminster Avenue has the 24th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-09-26 | £409,505 |
| 53 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-13 | £443,763 |
| 69 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-01-30 | £512,793 |
| 73 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-09-19 | £434,535 |
| 59 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-08-16 | £471,529 |
BN1 8JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,252 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 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Junior School Carden Avenue , BN1 8LJ | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,320 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 | 1,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,591 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 | 675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dharma Primary School 149 Ladies Miles Road , Patcham BN1 8TB | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham House Special School 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 338 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 449 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 506 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 578 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 486 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 486 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 596 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 596 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 506 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 579 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 617 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 1,064 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 1,033 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 713 yd |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 962 yd | |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 985 yd | |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 1,042 yd | |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 184.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.