Carden Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8LH 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 Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8LF, BN1 8DN, BN1 8TQ, BN1 8LL, BN1 8DP, BN1 8TR, BN1 8DL, BN1 8LE, BN1 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 8LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN1 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 45.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 34.6% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 40.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.8% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.6% | 20.8% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 17.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 89.5% | 88.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 88.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Avenue was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Carden Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 268 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-10-23 | £242,659 |
| 278 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2021-07-29 | £403,522 |
| 268 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2018-01-24 | £223,566 |
| 286 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-04 | £395,408 |
| 262 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-05-16 | £432,368 |
BN1 8LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,803 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 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,570 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 | 1,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,686 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 | 1,227 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 195 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 244 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 350 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 422 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 357 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 357 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 570 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 570 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 195 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 282 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 628 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 878 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 195 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 641 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 657 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 791 yd | |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 801 yd | |
| Hollingbury Park Golf Course DITCHLING ROAD | golf | 1,081 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 | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.