Braeside Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8SQ 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 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8SH, BN1 8SJ, BN1 8RH, BN1 8SL, BN1 8SG, BN1 8RJ, BN1 8SB, BN1 8SN, BN1 8RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8SQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.8% | 52.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 25.2% | 29.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 39% | 47.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 14.8% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 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 | 26.3% | 15.4% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 33.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 95.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braeside Avenue was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braeside Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 296th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2024-07-02 | £446,319 |
| 113 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2024-03-22 | £410,860 |
| 111 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2023-09-19 | £509,890 |
| 141 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-08-20 | £523,780 |
| 133 Braeside Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2019-10-24 | £440,907 |
BN1 8SQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BN1 8SQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN1 8SQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,258 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 | 2,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,440 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 | 1,417 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 3,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 3,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes The Difference | 142 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 238 yd | |
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 824 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 877 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 912 yd | |
| La Tana | 47 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 776 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Wet Sales | 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 776 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 1,010 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 824 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 898 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 912 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 917 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 824 yd | |
| Asda | Unit 1, 1 Crowhurst Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 815 yd | |
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 875 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Horsdean Recreation Ground VALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 935 yd | |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,037 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.