Queens Park Road is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 2XL is located in the Hanover & Elm Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Park Road, Brighton, BN2 2XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 9XL, BN2 9ZL, BN2 9XN, BN2 9XP, BN2 2XQ, BN2 9XQ, BN2 9XR, BN2 3DA, BN2 9XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 2XL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 60.6% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 9.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 39.4% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -9.6% |
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 2XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 67.2% | 66.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 16.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -27.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 53% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2XL this area, 5.7% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.7% | 19.3% | -4.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 62.3% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 87.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 88.5% | 81% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 13.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 81.5% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.6% | 37.2% | 30.4% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Park Road was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% higher than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queens Park Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 248th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 289 Queens Park Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2014-12-16 | £203,000 |
| Flat 3 289 Queens Park Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-10-22 | £207,633 |
BN2 2XL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
BN2 2XL 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 2XL 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Primary School St Leonard's Road , BN2 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Hartington Road , BN2 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 4,145 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 | 2,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,286 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 | 1,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Pot Bakery | 124 Elm Grove, Brighton | 230 yd | |
| Moyos Burgers | 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 384 yd | |
| Smoque Burger | 76 Islingword Road, Brighton | 474 yd | |
| Elm Grove Cafe | 89 Elm Grove, Brighton | 478 yd | |
| Arena Racing Company | Brighton Racecourse, Race Hill | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington Pub | 41 Whippingham Road, Brighton | 317 yd | |
| Cobden Arms | 45-46 Cobden Road, Brighton | 367 yd | |
| The Islingword (Wet Sales) | 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 384 yd | |
| Wellington Inn | 53 Elm Grove, Brighton | 478 yd | |
| The Howard | 1 Howard Road, Brighton | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Fry | 263 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Me | The Kiosk, Elm Grove | 512 yd | |
| Yummie Grill And Pizza | 3 Islingword Road, Brighton | 602 yd | |
| Bhindis | 166 Lewes Road, Brighton | 667 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 48 Lewes Road, Brighton | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 698 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 655 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.