Lyminster Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8JN 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 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8AD, BN1 8JL, BN1 8AE, BN1 8AA, BN1 8JA, BN1 8AB, BN1 8JF, BN1 8DE, BN1 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8JN, 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 66.8% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lyminster Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 150th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-06-13 | £461,954 |
| 70 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-12-08 | £404,391 |
| 96 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-08-07 | £491,827 |
| 58 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-05-12 | £456,740 |
| 26 Lyminster Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-10-26 | £415,873 |
BN1 8JN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,296 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 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Infant School Hertford Road , BN1 7GF | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community 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 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,193 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 | 1,266 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,316 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 | 334 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 458 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 551 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 592 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 525 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 525 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 610 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 551 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 618 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 551 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 1,056 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 668 yd |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Varndean School BALFOUR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 1,007 yd | |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 1,062 yd | |
| Hollingbury Park Ditchling Road | tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 205.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.