Telscombe Cliffs Way is in Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven and in Lewes district. BN10 7DT is located in the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Telscombe Cliffs Way, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, BN10 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN10 7DX, BN10 7BS, BN10 7BN, BN10 7LY, BN10 7BL, BN10 7DU, BN10 7BT, BN10 7BX, BN10 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN10 7DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.9% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 24.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.6% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 17.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 37.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 18.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 | 28.9% | 24.9% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 30.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 92.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95.6% | 87.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Telscombe Cliffs Way was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Telscombe Cliffs Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs and the 4th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Telscombe Cliffs Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-08-23 | £471,960 |
| 20 Telscombe Cliffs Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-09-23 | £457,278 |
| 46 Telscombe Cliffs Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2019-08-16 | £373,854 |
| 24 Telscombe Cliffs Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-04-17 | £385,215 |
| 2A Telscombe Cliffs Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2019-04-12 | £488,996 |
BN10 7DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
BN10 7DT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN10 7DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 4,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hall | Telscombe Cliffs Community Church, Buckhurst Road | 322 yd | |
| Thai Elephant Two | 379 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 324 yd | |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy (NURSERY) | Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, Telscombe Cliffs Way | 372 yd | |
| Community Rooms - Meridian Court | Lewes District Council Sheltered Housing Scheme, Cavell Avenue | 461 yd | |
| Telscombe Parish Hall | Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavern | 405 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 367 yd | |
| Smugglers Rest | South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Shop | 363A South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 357 yd | |
| Maloncho Indian Restaurant | 363 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 357 yd | |
| Fire House Pizza | 420 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Kirby Drive | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE | swimming pool | 883 yd |
| Telscombe Playing Fields TELSCOMBE CLIFFS WAY | grass pitches | 883 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.