Barcombe Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN1 9JR is located in the Coldean & Stanmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barcombe Road, Brighton, BN1 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 9JG, BN1 9JA, BN1 9JJ, BN1 9HY, BN1 9JF, BN2 4PB, BN1 9JH, BN1 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN1 9JR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 9JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 54.9% | 58.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 23.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.3% | 38.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 24.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.1% | 31.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 21% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 82.6% | 79.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 85.5% | 83.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 85.2% | 84.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcombe Road was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barcombe Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 281st highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Barcombe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2021-05-14 | £349,199 |
| 50 Barcombe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2016-10-25 | £518,041 |
| 59 Barcombe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-11-20 | £323,433 |
| 52 Barcombe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-11-30 | £390,331 |
| 67 Barcombe Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2012-07-12 | £399,087 |
BN1 9JR 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 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | 1out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School County Oak Avenue , BN1 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,274 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 | 2,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,060 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 | 1,110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sussex Sussex House , Falmer BN1 9RH | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 2,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haylea's Cafe | 75 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 315 yd | |
| St Georges Hall Community Cafe (Thursday 11.30 To 13.30) | St Georges Hall, Newick Road | 550 yd | |
| Paxton Cafe | Unit 4, Home Farm Business Centre | 881 yd | |
| Harris MBM Technology Canteen | Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Barn | Ruby, Coldean Lane | 592 yd | |
| Ruby | Coldean Lane, Brighton | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 77 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 425 yd | |
| All In One | 1 Park Road, Brighton | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Wild Park Lewes Road | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Moulsecoombe Primary School (Closed) The Highway The Highway Lewes Road | grass pitches | 623 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 | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.