Ardingly Street is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 1SS 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 Ardingly Street, Brighton, BN2 1SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 1RN, BN2 1SR, BN2 1RT, BN2 1RG, BN2 1GS, BN2 1QY, BN2 1RW, BN2 1RP, BN2 1TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 1SS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.9% | 48% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 52% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 43.9% | 53.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 20.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 8.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (66.7%) 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 | 26% | 36.5% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 16.3% | -6.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
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 1SS this area, 33.3% 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 | 40.2% | 33.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 11.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 26.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 7% | 2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.3% | 75.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 76.2% | 71.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 71.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 3.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardingly Street was 297.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardingly Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Kemptown and the 76th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Surgery, 1 Ardingly Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 1997-06-30 | £369,503 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 2out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 2out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Infant School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina High School Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Tutorial College 21-23 Lower Rock Gardens , BN2 1PG | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The School House 61 Carlton Hill , BN2 0GW | - not rated | 301 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery and Pre-Prep School Eastern Road , BN2 5JJ | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Prep School Eastern Road , BN2 5JJ | - not rated | 920 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meo Plants And Cafe | 39 St James's Street, Brighton | 58 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Brasserie | 49 St James's Street, Brighton | 62 yd | |
| Gusta | 38 St James's Street, Brighton | 62 yd | |
| My Coffee Story | 36 St James's Street, Brighton | 62 yd | |
| Pavel Indian Restaurant | 40 St James's Street, Brighton | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Zone | 33 St James's Street, Brighton | 52 yd | |
| Block | 101 St James's Street, Brighton | 72 yd | |
| The Camelford Arms | 30-31 Camelford Street, Brighton | 111 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 56 George Street, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Saint James Pub Wet Sales | 16 Madeira Place, Brighton | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens And Grains | 103 St James's Street, Brighton | 72 yd | |
| Mona Lisa | 89 St James's Street, Brighton | 72 yd | |
| Little Jack Fullers | 102 St James's Street, Brighton | 72 yd | |
| Shanghai Garden | 50 George Street, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Rocky's Pizza | 147 Edward Street, Brighton | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 209 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 258 yd | |
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 490 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 635 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 147-148 North Street, Brighton | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 54 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 150 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton Madeira Drive) THE TERRACES THE TERRACES MADEIRA DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 219 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 221 yd | |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 288 yd | |
| The Lanes Health Club 1-3 1-3 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 540 yd |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| The Waterfront Leisure Club KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.