Hampshire Court is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 1JF 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 Hampshire Court, Brighton, BN2 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1LN, BN2 1JZ, BN2 1JN, BN2 1LE, BN2 1JW, BN2 1AF, BN2 1JT, BN2 1AQ, BN2 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 1JF is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50% | 46% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 50% | 54% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 1JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 45.2% | 53.9% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.1% | 20.3% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 23% | 13.8% | -9.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 18.9% | 25.1% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -23.3% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 25.4% | 25.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Bad health | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
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 1JF this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 29% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 12.4% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 9.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 28.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.6% | 85.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 86% | 77.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 77.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hampshire Court was 460.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hampshire Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 45th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hampshire Court, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-06-25 | £255,637 |
| 19 Hampshire Court, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-01-31 | £279,057 |
| 20 Hampshire Court, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-05-14 | £236,881 |
| 27 Hampshire Court, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2007-11-28 | £224,819 |
| 6 Hampshire Court, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2005-03-14 | £228,765 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 503 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 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 4,773 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 | 2,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,911 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 | 551 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 | 650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrodeco | 38 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 70 yd | |
| Kooshk Cafe | 43 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 74 yd | |
| Brighton Curry | 40-42 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 74 yd | |
| Fallen Angel | 24 Grafton Street, Brighton | 111 yd | |
| The Fitz Cafe | 2 Bristol Road, Brighton | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand In Hand | 33 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 74 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer At Sidewinder | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 142 yd | |
| Sidewinder (wet Sales) | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 142 yd | |
| No. 27 Brighton | 27 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton | 206 yd | |
| The Black Dove | 74 St James's Street, Brighton | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemptown Cuisine | 111 St Georges Road, Brighton | 345 yd | |
| Tuckers | 100 St Georges Road, Brighton | 345 yd | |
| Seaside Fish & Chips & Beer | 6 - 8 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 362 yd | |
| Golden Cannon (wet Sales) | Golden Cannon, 20-21 St Georges Road | 367 yd | |
| Rocky's Pizza | 147 Edward Street, Brighton | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 103 yd | |
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 508 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 609 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 666 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 121 yd | |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 359 yd | |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 665 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.