Princes Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 3RA is located in the Round Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Crescent, Brighton, BN2 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 3RQ, BN2 3RS, BN2 3RB, BN2 3RU, BN2 3RE, BN2 3RY, BN2 3RX, BN2 3RW, BN2 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 3RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 55.6% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 44.4% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 57.1% | 57.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 19.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 54.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 27.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 16.1% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 44.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86.5% | 82.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 82.3% | 76.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 76.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 10% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Crescent was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princes Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 24th lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Princes Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-12-20 | £605,186 |
| Top Floor Flat 83 Princes Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-08-09 | £418,192 |
| 31 Princes Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2023-06-19 | £498,002 |
| 29 Princes Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £932,000 | 2022-09-21 | £892,808 |
| 13 Princes Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £815,100 | 2022-07-08 | £780,024 |
BN2 3RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3RA 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 3RA 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 3,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Infant School Ditchling Road , BN1 6JA | - not rated | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Junior School Heath Hill Avenue , BN2 3JP | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean County Infant School Heath Hill Avenue , BN2 3JP | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Junior School Rugby Road , BN1 6ED | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Primary School St Leonard's Road , BN2 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marina High School Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,835 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 | 860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Connected Hub Tilbury House , Florence Place BN1 7GU | - not rated | 486 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Team Domenica 2-3 Pavilion Buildings , BN1 4QE | - not rated | 580 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College Brighton 1 Billinton Way , BN1 4LF | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coleman Street Annexe Coleman Street , BN2 2SQ | - not rated | 669 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Room | 143B Ditchling Road, Brighton | 303 yd | |
| Lizzies Cafe | 106 Upper Lewes Road, Brighton | 327 yd | |
| Santorini Gyros | 38 Lewes Road, Brighton | 375 yd | |
| No 13 Coffee | 13 Lewes Road, Brighton | 384 yd | |
| Pamir Grill House | 4 Lewes Road, Brighton | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhill Pub | 100 Ditchling Road, Brighton | 137 yd | |
| The Fat Pig At The Park Crescent | 39 Park Crescent Terrace, Brighton | 293 yd | |
| The Park Crescent | 39 Park Crescent Terrace, Brighton | 293 yd | |
| The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 301 yd | |
| Big Sams Kitchen At The Signalman | 76 - 78 Ditchling Rise, Brighton | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Charcoal Grill | 41 Lewes Road, Brighton | 375 yd | |
| Fillets Fish And Chips | 45 Lewes Road, Brighton | 378 yd | |
| Swallow House | 3 Lewes Road, Brighton | 384 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 48 Lewes Road, Brighton | 397 yd | |
| Bhindis | 166 Lewes Road, Brighton | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 397 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet @ Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 93 Lewes Road | 549 yd | |
| Taj The Grocer | 46 - 47 London Road, Brighton | 558 yd | |
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 604 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Lewes Road, Brighton | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 768 yd | |
| Blakers Park SOUTHDOWN ROAD | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.