Roundway is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 9AQ is located in the Coldean & Stanmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roundway, Brighton, BN1 9AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 9AR, BN1 9AJ, BN1 9AT, BN1 9AL, BN1 9BA, BN1 9AW, BN1 9AP, BN1 9AU, BN1 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 9AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.2% | 48.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN1 9AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 48.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 37.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.1% | 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 | 41.1% | 46.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 34.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 23.6% | 20.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.5% | 23.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 24.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 86.2% | 85.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 89.6% | 88.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 87.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roundway was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roundway has the 9th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 267th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Roundway, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-19 | £443,100 |
| 47 Roundway, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-10-20 | £498,080 |
| 37 Roundway, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-10-20 | £492,540 |
| 31 Roundway, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2020-12-17 | £372,314 |
| 5 Roundway, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-07-10 | £423,262 |
BN1 9AQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in BN1 9AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | 1out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 2,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sussex Sussex House , Falmer BN1 9RH | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Hall Community Cafe (Thursday 11.30 To 13.30) | St Georges Hall, Newick Road | 600 yd | |
| The Hub Building | Central Hub, Varley Halls | 667 yd | |
| One Garden Brighton Kitchen And Market | Stanmer Park, Coldean Lane | 676 yd | |
| New Larchwood - Dining Room And Barista And Baker Cafe | New Larchwood, Waldron Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Haylea's Cafe | 75 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Coldean Lane, Brighton | 469 yd | |
| The Burger Barn | Ruby, Coldean Lane | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In One | 1 Park Road, Brighton | 345 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 77 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Park Lewes Road | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 885 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 | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.