Highview Avenue North is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8WR 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 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, BN1 8WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8WT, BN1 8UB, BN1 8WS, BN1 8YT, BN1 8YW, BN1 8UA, BN1 8QE, BN1 8QF, BN1 8UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8WR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 50.2% | 52.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN1 8WR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 28.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 51.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.5% | 45.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 40.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 93.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 90.2% | 92.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 92% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highview Avenue North was 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Highview Avenue North has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 392nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-09-26 | £735,978 |
| 17 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-03-29 | £581,109 |
| 36 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2021-02-08 | £512,004 |
| 3 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-11-20 | £810,972 |
| 35 Highview Avenue North, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-07-27 | £587,863 |
BN1 8WR 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 8WR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 5,427 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 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,842 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 | 466 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 3,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey's Cafe | 27 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 194 yd | |
| The Secret Garden At The Coach House Tearooms | 108A Old London Road, Brighton | 222 yd | |
| La Tana | 47 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 346 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 842 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Mile Wet Sales | 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 404 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 404 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 930 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Fish And Chips | 46 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 208 yd | |
| Elizabethan Cottage Tandoori | 130 - 136 Old London Road, Brighton | 236 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 346 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 346 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 37 - 39 Old London Road, Patcham | 331 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 893 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsdean Recreation Ground VALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 433 yd | |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 438 yd | |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Patcham Place Recreation Ground London Road | grass pitches | 531 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 | 131.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.