Denton Drive is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8LS 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 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8HN, BN1 8LG, BN1 8JG, BN1 8HP, BN1 8LD, BN1 8LR, BN1 8JH, BN1 8JE, BN1 8DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN1 8LS 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 8LS, 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 177.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.9% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denton Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways and the 140th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 310.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,750 | 2022-04-12 | £445,014 |
| 14 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-02-01 | £436,096 |
| 38 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2021-06-23 | £413,333 |
| 32 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-07-26 | £422,692 |
| 34 Denton Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2019-06-28 | £417,477 |
BN1 8LS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,690 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 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 1,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,412 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 | 867 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 230 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 231 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 248 yd | |
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office | 64 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton | 515 yd | |
| La Tana | 47 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 173 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 173 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 663 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Wet Sales | 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 663 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 231 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 248 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 635 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 635 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 248 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 803 yd | |
| Co-op | 37 - 39 Old London Road, Patcham | 1,009 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 535 yd | |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 555 yd | |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 1,053 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 | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.