Millfield Cottages is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 1HG 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 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, BN2 1HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1HE, BN2 1EF, BN2 1ER, BN2 1HH, BN2 1HD, BN2 1HF, BN2 1EP, BN2 1EG, BN2 1FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 1HG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 61.7% | 55% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 19.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.9% | 53.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 12.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1HG this area, 6% 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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 10.5% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 57.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 87.6% | 75.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 12.9% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 76.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millfield Cottages was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millfield Cottages has the 41st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 210th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-09-01 | £564,911 |
| 3 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-04-28 | £447,260 |
| 5 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-07-03 | £457,277 |
| 13 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-21 | £502,551 |
| 11 Millfield Cottages, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2017-07-07 | £502,896 |
BN2 1HG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 1HG 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,251 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 | 3,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 310 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 1,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suriya's Thai Kitchen | 77 St Georges Road, Brighton | 46 yd | |
| Kemp Thai | 40 St Georges Road, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| Vel South Indian Kitchen And Bar | 51 St Georges Road, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| NECOT | 58 St Georges Road, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| FGround Kemptown | 81 St Georges Road, Brighton | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 42 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 46 yd | |
| Proud Cabaret | 83 St Georges Road, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| The Bristol Arms | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 210 yd | |
| The Bristol Bar Kitchen Franchise | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Of Kemptown | 65 St Georges Road, Brighton | 46 yd | |
| The Kemp Town Chippy | 73 St Georges Road, Brighton | 47 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road | 202 yd | |
| Pizzaface | 35 St Georges Road, Brighton | 308 yd | |
| Portland | 90 St Georges Road, Brighton | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 324 yd | |
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 759 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 838 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 447 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 953 yd | |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.