Marine Parade is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 1AB is located in the Kemptown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1AZ, BN2 1PN, BN2 1AD, BN2 1PH, BN2 1AQ, BN2 1PL, BN2 1AF, BN2 1AG, BN2 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 1AB is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 36.2% | 42.4% | 6.2% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 63.8% | 57.6% | -6.2% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74% 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 | 79.1% | 74% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 36.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.9% | 10.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 10.3% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 54.6% | 51.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.1% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around BN2 1AB this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.1% | 25.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 49.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 86.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 71.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 14.3% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 71.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 12% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 6% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.6% | 37.2% | 24.4% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Parade was 587.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.3% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Parade has the 6th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Kemptown and the 29th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 58 Marine Parade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-01 | £283,103 |
| Flat 4 58 Marine Parade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-02-16 | £377,872 |
| Flat 6 58 Marine Parade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-08-13 | £265,152 |
| Flat 7 58 Marine Parade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-11-17 | £564,806 |
| Flat A 60 Marine Parade, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-12-03 | £377,255 |
BN2 1AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 2out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Infant School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina High School Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Tutorial College 21-23 Lower Rock Gardens , BN2 1PG | - not rated | 78 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The School House 61 Carlton Hill , BN2 0GW | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery and Pre-Prep School Eastern Road , BN2 5JJ | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Prep School Eastern Road , BN2 5JJ | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallen Angel | 24 Grafton Street, Brighton | 54 yd | |
| St James's Street Coffee | 72 St James's Street, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| Metrodeco | 38 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 130 yd | |
| Kooshk Cafe | 43 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 131 yd | |
| Brighton Curry | 40-42 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust Caterer At Sidewinder | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| Sidewinder (wet Sales) | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| Hand In Hand | 33 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 131 yd | |
| Brighton Rocks Wet Sales | 6 Rock Place, Brighton | 160 yd | |
| The Black Dove | 74 St James's Street, Brighton | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Fish & Chips & Beer | 6 - 8 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 234 yd | |
| Crazy Golf Kiosk | Madeira Drive, Brighton | 253 yd | |
| Greens And Grains | 103 St James's Street, Brighton | 341 yd | |
| Mona Lisa | 89 St James's Street, Brighton | 348 yd | |
| Little Jack Fullers | 102 St James's Street, Brighton | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 165 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 542 yd | |
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 596 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 607 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 143 yd | |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 412 yd | |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 804 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 900 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 | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.39 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.