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The Graperies is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 0BW is located in the Queen's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Graperies, Brighton, BN2 0BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BN2 0BN, BN2 0BS, BN2 0TG, BN2 0BD, BN2 0DD, BN2 0BP, BN2 0AQ, BN2 0BJ, BN2 0GB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 0BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.7%51%-0.7% 51.0% 0.0%
Male48.3%49%0.7% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

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 BN2 0BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.6%46.5%1.9% 37.9% 8.6%
Married: Opposite sex36.6%34.6%-2.0% 44.2% -9.6%
Married: Same sex2%0.5%-1.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated2.5%2.3%-0.2% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced8.9%12.9%4.0% 9.1% 3.8%
Widowed5.4%2.3%-3.1% 6.1% -3.8%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.1%51.4%-0.7% 48.4% 3.0%
Good health30.5%26.7%-3.8% 33.6% -6.9%
Fair health12.4%14.5%2.1% 12.7% 1.8%
Bad health4.6%6.3%1.7% 4.0% 2.3%
Very bad health0.4%1.2%0.8% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.3%14.9%-1.4% 18.2% -3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.4%7%1.6% 9.6% -2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.4%9.3%-1.1% 13.4% -4.1%
Apprenticeship1.5%0%-1.5% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.4%17.7%3.3% 16.9% 0.8%
Degree or Similar43.6%50.2%6.6% 33.8% 16.4%
Other8.4%0.9%-7.5% 2.8% -1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian4.2%4.3%0.1% 3.1% 1.2%
Pakistani0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian1.2%1.6%0.4% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African0.4%1.6%1.2% 2.5% -0.9%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%2.7%1.5% 0.8% 1.9%
Mixed White and African1.2%0%-1.2% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other1.5%0%-1.5% 0.8% -0.8%
White88.8%85.2%-3.6% 81.4% 3.8%
Arab1.5%2%0.5% 0.6% 1.4%
Other0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.6%79.6%-3.0% 83.2% -3.6%
European Union7.3%10.2%2.9% 6.1% 4.1%
Rest of Europe0.8%0%-0.8% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.4%2%1.6% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia5.4%6.7%1.3% 5.6% 1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%1.2%-1.5% 1.3% -0.1%
Oceania0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.3% 0.1%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.1%79.9%-1.2% 83.2% -3.3%
10+ Years2.7%13.4%10.7% 9.8% 3.6%
5-10 Years3.1%3.5%0.4% 2.9% 0.6%
2-5 Years2.3%1.6%-0.7% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years10.8%1.6%-9.2% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.4% 76.7% 2.7%
Ireland3.5% 0.6% 2.9%
France1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Portugal0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.9% 1.2% 0.7%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held8.9% 13.5% -4.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion55% 37.2% 17.8%
Christian29.6% 46.2% -16.6%
Buddhist2.3% 0.5% 1.8%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered7.3% 6.0% 1.3%

Safety

Is The Graperies Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Graperies was 351.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Graperies has the 16th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 68th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 203.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,500
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BN2 0BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Graperies are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Brighton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Graperies, Brighton, BN2 0BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN2 0BW

Average Price
£279,080
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£370,199
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£187,961
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Graperies

Average Price
£262,229
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£262,229
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The GraperiesStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
4 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002023-10-19 £464,136
4 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Terraced, an established residential building
£305,0002015-02-17 £479,912
8 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002013-06-25 £448,543
10 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£137,5002013-04-03 £217,860
8 The Graperies, Brighton, Brighton And Hove
Terraced, an established residential building
£134,7502007-08-10 £253,783
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN2 0BW

Employment

BN2 0BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.

BN2 0BW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee57
Retired53
Part-Time Employee32
Self-Employed28
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Education22
Human health and social work activities21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Financial and insurance activities12
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Manufacturing8
Information and communication7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Construction1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Spa Nursery School
Park Hill , BN2 0BT
4out of 4 57 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Sussex Street , BN2 0GR
4out of 4 289 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen's Park Primary School
Park Street , BN2 0BN
3out of 4 121 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Sussex Street , BN2 9HS
3out of 4 377 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Luke's Primary School
Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF
4out of 4 692 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH
3out of 4 928 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Elm Grove Primary School
Elm Grove , BN2 3ES
3out of 4 1,144 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND
3out of 4 2,846 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road , BN1 6PZ
3out of 4 3,356 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Varndean School
Balfour Road , BN1 6NP
3out of 4 3,377 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road , BN3 7BN
3out of 4 4,512 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Longhill High School
Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR
3out of 4 4,679 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG
- not rated 2,231 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Varndean College
Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ
- not rated 3,663 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brighton College
Eastern Road , BN2 0AL
- not rated 535 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School
Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU
- not rated 632 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Walpole Road , BN2 0LS
3out of 4 697 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
St. John's College (Brighton)
17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF
- not rated 814 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings Brighton
27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB
- not rated 1,035 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Breakfast And After School Club At Queens Park Primary SchQueens Park Primary School, Freshfield Place82 yd
Ricardos Cafe At Patching LodgePatching Lodge, Park Street115 yd
Kiosk Queens ParkQueens Park, South Avenue124 yd
Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park35 West Drive, Brighton189 yd
Starfish And Coffee32 Egremont Place, Brighton215 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Buzz BingoFreshfield Way, Brighton194 yd
No. 27 Brighton27 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton343 yd
Hand In Hand33 Upper St James Street, Brighton384 yd
Upper Crust Caterer At Sidewinder65 St James's Street, Brighton395 yd
Sidewinder (wet Sales)65 St James's Street, Brighton395 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rocky's Pizza147 Edward Street, Brighton415 yd
Kemptown Cuisine111 St Georges Road, Brighton459 yd
Tuckers100 St Georges Road, Brighton459 yd
Golden Cannon (wet Sales)Golden Cannon, 20-21 St Georges Road460 yd
Mumbai Express17 Sutherland Road, Brighton469 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Budgens32 Upper St James Street, Brighton392 yd
Co-op22 St Georges Road, Brighton587 yd
Morrisons6-8 St James's Street, Brighton728 yd
J Sainsbury Plc13-15 Old Steine, Brighton760 yd
Budgens / Easy HoursUnits 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade787 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Brighton Youth Centre
EDWARD STREET
337 yd
St Marys Church
ST. JAMES'S STREET
356 yd
Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed)
38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place
health and fitness suite, swimming pool381 yd
Brighton College
EASTERN ROAD
grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool397 yd
Queens Park
EAST DRIVE
tennis courts429 yd
Ecogym Brighton
39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET
health and fitness suite517 yd
Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children
7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD
artificial grass pitch558 yd
The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive)
THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE
health and fitness suite658 yd
St Lukes Swimming Pool
ST. LUKES TERRACE
swimming pool680 yd
St John The Baptist Rc School
Whitehawk Hill Road
grass pitches784 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed117.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.