Audrey Close is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN1 8XP 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 Audrey Close, Brighton, BN1 8XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 8XQ, BN1 8AL, BN1 8XN, BN1 8WN, BN1 8WP, BN1 8BL, BN1 8UR, BN1 8XS, BN1 8WG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN1 8XP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.5% | 53.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8XP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 58.4% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 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 | 43.1% | 46.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.2% | 21.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 34.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.8% | 83.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 91.2% | 84.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 83.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Audrey Close was 304.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.1% higher than the Patcham & Hollingbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Audrey Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Patcham & Hollingbury and the 82nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Audrey Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-06-19 | £617,057 |
| 7 Audrey Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-02-12 | £674,610 |
| 3 Audrey Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-02-21 | £650,412 |
| 1 Audrey Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-11-14 | £988,042 |
| 15 Audrey Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2014-05-22 | £583,405 |
BN1 8XP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8XP 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.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,989 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 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TA | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 1,821 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 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,058 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 | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,355 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 | 24 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 368 yd | |
| Honey's Cafe | 27 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 391 yd | |
| La Tana | 47 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 514 yd | |
| Wilmington Happy Shopper | 4 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 651 yd | |
| Chowringhee (previously Asiana Fusion) | 2 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Mile Wet Sales | 2 Mackie Avenue, Brighton | 658 yd | |
| Circle Kitchen | Ladies Mile Hotel, 2 Mackie Avenue | 658 yd | |
| Longman Of Wilmington (wet Sales) | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 741 yd | |
| Keng's Thai Kitchen | 2-10 Wilmington Way, Brighton | 741 yd | |
| Brighton Lions Club | 11 The Deneway, Brighton | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patcham Fish And Chips | 46 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 329 yd | |
| Elizabethan Cottage Tandoori | 130 - 136 Old London Road, Brighton | 447 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 41 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 514 yd | |
| Ladies Mile Tandoori | 33 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton | 514 yd | |
| Patcham Charcoal Grill | 3 Wilmington Parade, Brighton | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 37 - 39 Old London Road, Patcham | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 227-233 Preston Road, Brighton | 425 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 189 Carden Avenue, Brighton | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patcham High School LADIES MILE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Patcham Community Centre LADIES MILE ROAD | 509 yd | |
| Patcham Junior School Ladies Mile Road | 562 yd | |
| Patcham Place Recreation Ground London Road | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Horsdean Recreation Ground VALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside | grass pitches | 995 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 269.6 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.