Carden Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8NA 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 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8ND, BN1 8WU, BN1 8WB, BN1 8HA, BN1 8XT, BN1 8WA, BN1 8QA, BN1 8QS, BN1 8WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8NA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.4% of the population 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 | 58.2% | 60.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 9.4% |
| Male | 41.8% | 39.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -9.4% |
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 | 17.5% | 27.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 23% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 18.4% | 13.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 33.6% | 34% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.5% | 22.1% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -26.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 29.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 31.2% | 29.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 16.9% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 11.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 27.5% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 28.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92% | 89% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 88.2% | 82.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 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 | 85.7% | 81.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 12% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.7% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Avenue was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carden Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 230th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £941,000 | 2025-03-07 | £914,029 |
| 11 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2024-08-25 | £1,023,355 |
| 9 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-09-22 | £837,066 |
| 7 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-08-11 | £805,458 |
| 33 Carden Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2020-09-11 | £570,392 |
BN1 8NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN1 8NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,449 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 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,636 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 | 910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,749 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 | 634 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,452 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Stores | 32 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 500 yd | |
| Freedom Cafe | Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane | 741 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 865 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 865 yd | |
| The Secret Garden At The Coach House Tearooms | 108A Old London Road, Brighton | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Lions Club | 11 The Deneway, Brighton | 474 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 915 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Inn | 28 Eldred Avenue, Brighton | 500 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 865 yd | |
| Patcham Fish And Chips | 46 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 928 yd | |
| Elizabethan Cottage Tandoori | 130 - 136 Old London Road, Brighton | 1,023 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 294 yd | |
| Co-op | 37 - 39 Old London Road, Patcham | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Varndean College SURRENDEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Withdean Sports Complex Withdean Stadium Withdean Stadium Tongdean Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 1,010 yd | |
| Dorothy Stringer School LODER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 1,074 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.