Denton Drive is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8LR 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 Denton Drive, Brighton, BN1 8LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8LG, BN1 8LE, BN1 8DQ, BN1 8LS, BN1 8DP, BN1 8JG, BN1 8TP, BN1 8HN, BN1 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 8LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 41.7% | 45.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 38.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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% | 46.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 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 | 29.6% | 22.4% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 26% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 94.3% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 90.1% | 89.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.3% | 37.2% | 26.1% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denton Drive was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 148.4% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denton Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 141st highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 338.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-07 | £394,456 |
| 31 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2024-07-02 | £414,292 |
| 29 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2024-04-30 | £599,781 |
| 29 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-04-19 | £402,612 |
| 53 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-29 | £367,407 |
BN1 8LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Infant School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Junior School Carden Avenue , BN1 8LJ | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 3out of 4 | 829 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 | 443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,580 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 | 1,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,953 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 | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adina School 29 Beechwood Close , BN1 8EP | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham House Special School 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 121 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 385 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 385 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 484 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 577 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 577 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 121 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 385 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 520 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 715 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 121 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 623 yd | |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 629 yd | |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 898 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 993 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 | 176.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.