Plymouth Avenue is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 4JA is located in the Moulsecoomb & Bevendean electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 4HZ, BN2 4JS, BN2 4JB, BN2 4HY, BN2 4HX, BN2 4FH, BN2 4JL, BN2 4JD, BN2 4FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 4JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 46.5% | 54.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 31.7% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46.7% | 39.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 40.3% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 23.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.1% | 80.9% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 88.6% | 84.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 84.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Avenue was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plymouth Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 166th lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-04 | £265,680 |
| 27 Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-02-01 | £278,815 |
| 51 Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-08-31 | £363,621 |
| 27 Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-07-27 | £212,466 |
| 63 Plymouth Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2016-06-17 | £487,087 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 4JA 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Heath Hill Avenue , Lower Bevendean BN2 4JP | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Road Primary School Milner Road , BN2 4BP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Infant School Hodshrove Lane , Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Junior School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmer High School Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,889 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 | 2,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar Centre Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Annexe Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lagoon Warm Water Centers | Unit 9.30, The Hyde | 412 yd | |
| Funplex | Unit 2B, The Hyde | 438 yd | |
| The Lecca Cafe | 8 Leybourne Parade, Brighton | 551 yd | |
| The Real Junk Food Project Brighton C.I.C. | 13 Leybourne Parade, Brighton | 551 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Leybourne Road, Brighton | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bevendean Primary School HEATH HILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Bevendean Recreation Ground Auckland Drive | grass pitches | 938 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.