Highview Way is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 8WS 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 Way, Brighton, BN1 8WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8WT, BN1 8YW, BN1 8QN, BN1 8YA, BN1 8WR, BN1 8QF, BN1 8QD, BN1 8YB, BN1 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8WS, 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 8WS 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 Way was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Highview Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 386th highest crime rate of 804 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 -73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Highview Way, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-02-24 | £485,398 |
| 9 Highview Way, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-08-26 | £612,119 |
| 18 Highview Way, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2021-06-24 | £637,498 |
| 41 Highview Way, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-06-21 | £552,157 |
| 16 Highview Way, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-14 | £568,228 |
BN1 8WS 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 8WS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 5,250 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 | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Junior School Carden Avenue , BN1 8LJ | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Infant School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Hardy School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8PB | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 4,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham House Special School 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 317 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dharma Primary School 149 Ladies Miles Road , Patcham BN1 8TB | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adina School 29 Beechwood Close , BN1 8EP | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| K-BIS Theatre School Clermont Hall , Cumberland Road BN1 6SL | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Garden At The Coach House Tearooms | 108A Old London Road, Brighton | 116 yd | |
| Honey's Cafe | 27 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 201 yd | |
| La Tana | 47 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 386 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 825 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Mile Wet Sales | 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 476 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 476 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 916 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethan Cottage Tandoori | 130 - 136 Old London Road, Brighton | 161 yd | |
| Patcham Fish And Chips | 46 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 177 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 386 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 386 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 37 - 39 Old London Road, Patcham | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 806 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 460 yd | |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 472 yd | |
| Horsdean Recreation Ground VALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Patcham Place Recreation Ground London Road | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 514 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.