Carden Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8LN 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 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8LP, BN1 8LQ, BN1 8LT, BN1 8LJ, BN1 8TR, BN1 8TZ, BN1 8TU, BN1 8GN, BN1 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.1% | 53.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 41% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 48.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.5% | 15.9% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 23.6% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 94.5% | 89.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 96.5% | 89.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 89.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Avenue was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carden Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 327th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-08-14 | £420,894 |
| 285 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2025-03-25 | £441,298 |
| 281 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-10-25 | £421,808 |
| 249 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-10-13 | £468,354 |
| 299 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-22 | £183,693 |
BN1 8LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Junior School Carden Avenue , BN1 8LJ | - not rated | 77 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Infant School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Junior School Selham Drive , BN1 9EL | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,129 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 | 1,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dharma Primary School 149 Ladies Miles Road , Patcham BN1 8TB | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adina School 29 Beechwood Close , BN1 8EP | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham House Special School 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 215 yd | |
| Burger Off At The New Oak | The New Oak, County Oak Avenue | 384 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 445 yd | |
| Cakes The Difference | 142 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 499 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 300 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 300 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 961 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 961 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 210 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 553 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 641 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 553 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 264 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 1,066 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 | 181.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.