Greengate is in Peacehaven and in Lewes district. BN10 7SJ is located in the Peacehaven North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greengate, Peacehaven, BN10 7SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN10 7SG, BN10 7SL, BN10 7SR, BN10 7SU, BN10 7SN, BN10 7SY, BN10 7SZ, BN10 7SQ, BN10 7SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN10 7SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN10 7SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 26.3% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 59.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 20.9% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.2% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 92.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greengate was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Peacehaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greengate has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Peacehaven North and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Greengate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2020-08-21 | £444,241 |
| 4 Greengate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-10-24 | £363,506 |
| 6 Greengate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2012-09-18 | £478,342 |
| 6 Greengate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2001-05-25 | £526,274 |
| 6 Greengate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 1997-08-07 | £442,524 |
BN10 7SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 3,219 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 5,345 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 | 4,333 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 5,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd | 29 Glynn Road, Peacehaven | 420 yd | |
| Peacehaven Children's Centre | Peacehaven Childrens Centre, Meridian Way | 983 yd | |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 1,027 yd | |
| Peacehaven Town Council | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 1,027 yd | |
| Butterfly Nursery | Greenwich House, Meridian Centre | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Companions | 104 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Kirby Drive | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telscombe Playing Fields TELSCOMBE CLIFFS WAY | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE | swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Peacehaven Community School GREENWICH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Peacehaven Leisure Centre Greenwich Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,081 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.