Upper Sudeley Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 1HH 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 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, BN2 1HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5BA, BN2 1HF, BN2 1HD, BN2 1HE, BN2 1HG, BN2 1EG, BN2 1EW, BN2 5BB, BN2 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 1HH 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 1HH, 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 1HH 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 Upper Sudeley Street 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.
Upper Sudeley Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-23 | £497,739 |
| 6 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2016-06-24 | £736,675 |
| 7 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2011-07-20 | £833,609 |
| 6 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2009-06-12 | £663,652 |
| 5 Upper Sudeley Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2008-10-09 | £804,946 |
BN2 1HH 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 1HH 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 | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,153 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 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,242 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 | 3,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 5,076 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 | 3,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,396 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 241 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 | 273 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Royal Sussex Eye Hospital Cafe | Sussex Eye Hospital, Eastern Road | 61 yd | |
| Suriya's Thai Kitchen | 77 St Georges Road, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| Kemp Thai | 40 St Georges Road, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| Vel South Indian Kitchen And Bar | 51 St Georges Road, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| NECOT | 58 St Georges Road, Brighton | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 70 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| Proud Cabaret | 83 St Georges Road, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| The Bristol Arms | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 262 yd | |
| The Bristol Bar Kitchen Franchise | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Of Kemptown | 65 St Georges Road, Brighton | 115 yd | |
| The Kemp Town Chippy | 73 St Georges Road, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| Subway | Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road | 155 yd | |
| Pizzaface | 35 St Georges Road, Brighton | 328 yd | |
| Portland | 90 St Georges Road, Brighton | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 342 yd | |
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 779 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 818 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 289 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 383 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 407 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 967 yd | |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 987 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.