Rock Place is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 1PF 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 Rock Place, Brighton, BN2 1PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1PD, BN2 1PA, BN2 1PE, BN2 1QG, BN2 1PG, BN2 1PB, BN2 1QJ, BN2 1QH, BN2 1TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 1PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.2% | 50.2% | 9.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 58.8% | 49.8% | -9.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 1PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.4% 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 | 70.7% | 71.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 33.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 52.3% | 45.2% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 41.5% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1PF this area, 9.4% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 18.4% | -0.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 52.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 88.9% | 77.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 76.5% | 63.2% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 19.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 63.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 8.7% | 0.4% | 8.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rock Place was 1559.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 358.3% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rock Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 12th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 475.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rock Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £414,073 | 2019-03-14 | £478,584 |
| Garages F And G 11 Rock Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-03-17 | £138,361 |
| Maisonette 5 Rock Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,600 | 2001-02-16 | £603,078 |
| Maisonette 5 Rock Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £55,000 | 1998-08-12 | £292,417 |
BN2 1PF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 1PF 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 2,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,788 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 | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,870 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 | 795 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 | 894 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Hotel | 28 New Steine, Brighton | 38 yd | |
| Al Forno | 78 St James's Street, Brighton | 42 yd | |
| The Lantern Theatre/The Academy Of Creative | 77 St James's Street, Brighton | 42 yd | |
| Wolfox Avenue | 56 - 58 St James's Street, Brighton | 71 yd | |
| Anatolia Cuisine | 51 St James's Street, Brighton | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Rocks Wet Sales | 6 Rock Place, Brighton | 8 yd | |
| The Black Dove | 74 St James's Street, Brighton | 42 yd | |
| Upper Crust Caterer At Sidewinder | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 104 yd | |
| Sidewinder (wet Sales) | 65 St James's Street, Brighton | 104 yd | |
| Volks Bar And Club | 3 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Fish & Chips & Beer | 6 - 8 Madeira Drive, Brighton | 132 yd | |
| Crazy Golf Kiosk | Madeira Drive, Brighton | 143 yd | |
| Greens And Grains | 103 St James's Street, Brighton | 179 yd | |
| Mona Lisa | 89 St James's Street, Brighton | 186 yd | |
| Little Jack Fullers | 102 St James's Street, Brighton | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 303 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 382 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 446 yd | |
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 739 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 823 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 135 yd | |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 169 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 303 yd | |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 899 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.