Carden Close is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 8TP 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 Close, Brighton, BN1 8TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8LE, BN1 8NS, BN1 8NR, BN1 8TN, BN1 8TQ, BN1 8LF, BN1 8LG, BN1 8LR, BN1 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 8TP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 47.5% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 46.1% | 52.5% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 35.1% | 37% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 46.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 52.1% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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 | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 7.6% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 38.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 90% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.7% | 86.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 90.4% | 86.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carden Close was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carden Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 371st highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Carden Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-07 | £400,132 |
| 6 Carden Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-08-25 | £402,404 |
| 6 Carden Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-10 | £338,710 |
| 7 Carden Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-08-16 | £522,376 |
| 8 Carden Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-12-04 | £450,581 |
BN1 8TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,896 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 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Infant School Highview Avenue South , BN1 8WW | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Primary School Balfour Road , BN1 6NE | 2out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,537 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 | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,687 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 | 1,038 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,901 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Cafe And Restaurant | 195 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 56 yd | |
| The Cafe | 366 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 437 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 490 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 490 yd | |
| Old Boat Community Centre | Community Centre, Carden Park | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 457 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 457 yd | |
| The County Oak | County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 562 yd | |
| Roasts At The New Oak | The County Oak Inn, County Oak Avenue | 562 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 197 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 56 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 6 County Oak Avenue, Brighton | 476 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 490 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 670 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 56 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 1, Brighton Retail Park | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Primary School COUNTY OAK AVENUE | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 583 yd | |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 595 yd | |
| Old Boat Corner Community Centre CARDEN HILL | 796 yd | |
| Carden Park Carden Hill | grass pitches | 899 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.