Portland Place is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 1DG 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 Portland Place, Brighton, BN2 1DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1EQ, BN2 1DH, BN2 1DN, BN2 1DE, BN2 1DP, BN2 1DF, BN2 1DW, BN2 1DL, BN2 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 1DG is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 44.6% | 46.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 53.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 1DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.5% | 64.5% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 18.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 2.1% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 52.6% | 54.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 31.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around BN2 1DG this area, 3.5% 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.6% | 62.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91% | 86.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 85.6% | 72.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 72.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Place was 105.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portland Place has the 35th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 258th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 6 Portland Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2025-09-23 | £276,000 |
| Flat 1 8 Portland Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2025-02-14 | £318,490 |
| 11 Portland Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2025-01-01 | £1,145,349 |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat 9 Portland Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2024-02-21 | £219,906 |
| Flat 6 10 Portland Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-30 | £189,209 |
BN2 1DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
BN2 1DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 1DG 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Education | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 974 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 | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 235 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 | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 443 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 1,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cup Of Joe | 28 St Georges Road, Brighton | 101 yd | |
| St George's Cafe | St Georges Church, St Georges Road | 101 yd | |
| Nanima Asian Kitchen And Cafe | 36 St Georges Road, Brighton | 101 yd | |
| Kemptown Bookshop | 91 St Georges Road, Brighton | 108 yd | |
| Yellowave Beachsports And Barefoot Cafe Bar | 299 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bristol Arms | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 85 yd | |
| The Bristol Bar Kitchen Franchise | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 85 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | 92 St Georges Road, Brighton | 108 yd | |
| Bison Beer Beach Bar | 299 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 157 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaface | 35 St Georges Road, Brighton | 85 yd | |
| Portland | 90 St Georges Road, Brighton | 108 yd | |
| Peach Blossom Chinese Takeaway | 37 College Place, Brighton | 206 yd | |
| Castles Of Kemptown | 65 St Georges Road, Brighton | 223 yd | |
| The Kemp Town Chippy | 73 St Georges Road, Brighton | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 101 yd | |
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 510 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 402 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 578 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 709 yd | |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 757 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 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 | 65.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.