Tollgate is in Peacehaven and in Lewes district. BN10 8ED 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 Tollgate, Peacehaven, BN10 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN10 8EE, BN10 7SF, BN10 7QS, BN10 8EF, BN10 7RJ, BN10 7SA, BN10 7QN, BN10 7RH, BN10 7SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN10 8ED is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 49% | 46.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51% | 53.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN10 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 34.1% | 35.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 51.5% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.7%) 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 | 54.4% | 47.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 41.3% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.3% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 28.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
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 | 89.9% | 89.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 | 89.3% | 89.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollgate was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Peacehaven North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollgate has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Peacehaven North and the 97th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Tollgate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-01-30 | £274,309 |
| 33 Tollgate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-11-13 | £227,025 |
| 14 Tollgate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2022-04-26 | £287,788 |
| 18 Tollgate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,950 | 2021-08-20 | £236,605 |
| 38 Tollgate, Peacehaven, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,999 | 2021-04-01 | £385,040 |
BN10 8ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8ED 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Roderick Avenue North , BN10 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Breakwater Academy Valley Road , BN9 9UT | 3out of 4 | 3,261 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 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seahaven Academy Haven Way , BN9 9TD | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 5,290 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 | 4,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Monkeys Childcare Ltd | 29 Glynn Road, Peacehaven | 581 yd | |
| Peacehaven Children's Centre | Peacehaven Childrens Centre, Meridian Way | 679 yd | |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 758 yd | |
| Peacehaven Town Council | Community Centre, Meridian Centre | 758 yd | |
| Butterfly Nursery | Greenwich House, Meridian Centre | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Companions | 104 Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Kirby Drive | 421 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School HODDERN AVENUE | swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Telscombe Playing Fields TELSCOMBE CLIFFS WAY | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Peacehaven Community School GREENWICH WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 785 yd |
| Peacehaven Leisure Centre Greenwich Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 845 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.