Firle Road is in Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven and in Lewes district. BN10 7RY 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 Firle Road, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, BN10 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN10 7RZ, BN10 7RJ, BN10 7LF, BN10 7SF, BN10 7LH, BN10 7EB, BN10 7LQ, BN10 7LG, BN10 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN10 7RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 48.4% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.5% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13.1% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 25.2% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 90.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 94.9% | 89.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firle Road was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firle Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Firle Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-01-24 | £362,520 |
| 142 Firle Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2022-09-13 | £527,620 |
| 144 Firle Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-15 | £364,889 |
| 148 Firle Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-19 | £398,945 |
| 148 Firle Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2014-10-24 | £361,574 |
BN10 7RY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 4,694 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy (NURSERY) | Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, Telscombe Cliffs Way | 691 yd | |
| Peacehaven Children's Centre | Peacehaven Childrens Centre, Meridian Way | 718 yd | |
| Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd | 29 Glynn Road, Peacehaven | 768 yd | |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 829 yd | |
| Peacehaven Town Council | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Companions | 104 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Kirby Drive | 283 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Playing Fields TELSCOMBE CLIFFS WAY | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE | swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Peacehaven Community School GREENWICH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Peacehaven Leisure Centre Greenwich Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 936 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 | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.