Lake Drive is in Peacehaven and in Lewes district. BN10 7QD is located in the Peacehaven West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lake Drive, Peacehaven, BN10 7QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN10 7QF, BN10 7QW, BN10 7QZ, BN10 7PB, BN10 7QX, BN10 7QG, BN10 7RD, BN10 7PA, BN10 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN10 7QD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 53.6% | 56.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 43.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN10 7QD, 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 | 36.9% | 48.1% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 27.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.3% | 18.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 27.6% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88.8% | 86.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 86.7% | 81.5% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 81.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lake Drive was 147.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.1% higher than the Peacehaven North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lake Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Peacehaven North and the 27th highest crime rate of 325 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 119.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22 2 Lake Drive, Peacehaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2026-03-20 | £110,000 |
| Flat 18 2 Lake Drive, Peacehaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-04-10 | £169,377 |
| Flat 5 3 Lake Drive, Peacehaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2024-11-12 | £161,550 |
| Flat 5 4 Lake Drive, Peacehaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2024-04-18 | £129,104 |
| Flat 11 1 Lake Drive, Peacehaven, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-02-29 | £169,605 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Heights Academy Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | - not rated | 101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoddern Junior School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Infant School Roderick Avenue , BN10 8UZ | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | - not rated | 389 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tideway School Southdown Road , BN9 9JL | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC@harbourside Railway Approach , BN9 0DF | - not rated | 4,241 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School A Block , Southdown Road BN9 9JL | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School 76 High Street , Rottingdean BN2 7JN | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Children's Centre | Peacehaven Childrens Centre, Meridian Way | 116 yd | |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 269 yd | |
| Peacehaven Town Council | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 269 yd | |
| Butterfly Nursery | Greenwich House, Meridian Centre | 269 yd | |
| Sky High Trampoline Park | Units D1 And D2, Meridian Industrial Estate | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Companions | 104 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven | 213 yd | |
| The Central Club | 232 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 624 yd | |
| Burger & Bird Ltd | 205 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 734 yd | |
| Siena Pizza Co x The Avenue | 174 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 832 yd | |
| The Dewdrop Inn | 19 Steyning Avenue, Peacehaven | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mouth Burger Bar | 219 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 695 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 200 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 711 yd | |
| Oriental Taste | 209 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 734 yd | |
| Central Fish Shop | 363A South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 985 yd | |
| Maloncho Indian Restaurant | 363 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 204 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Kirby Drive | 884 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 165 South Coast Road, Peacehaven | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE | swimming pool | 101 yd |
| Peacehaven Community School GREENWICH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Peacehaven Leisure Centre Greenwich Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 404 yd |
| Telscombe Playing Fields TELSCOMBE CLIFFS WAY | grass pitches | 967 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.