Ashurst Road is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 4PJ is located in the Coldean & Stanmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashurst Road, Brighton, BN2 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 4PH, BN2 4PL, BN2 4PN, BN2 4QH, BN2 4PD, BN2 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 4PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 54.7% | 65.2% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 22.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 48.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 29.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 17.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 30.3% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 26.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.4% | 84.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 87.4% | 76.7% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 77.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 14% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashurst Road was 100.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashurst Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 268th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Ashurst Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-09-12 | £360,000 |
| 57 Ashurst Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2025-03-31 | £396,160 |
| 75 Ashurst Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-26 | £425,411 |
| 45 Ashurst Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-17 | £411,271 |
| 51 Ashurst Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-21 | £349,700 |
BN2 4PJ 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 4PJ 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 | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | 1out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coldean Primary School Kenwards , Coldean BN1 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Heath Hill Avenue , Lower Bevendean BN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Sussex Sussex House , Falmer BN1 9RH | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Hall Community Cafe (Thursday 11.30 To 13.30) | St Georges Hall, Newick Road | 498 yd | |
| Southern Water Falmer | Southern House, Lewes Road | 587 yd | |
| Haylea's Cafe | 75 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Barn | Ruby, Coldean Lane | 661 yd | |
| Ruby | Coldean Lane, Brighton | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 77 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 684 yd | |
| All In One | 1 Park Road, Brighton | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy LEWES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Virgin Active (Brighton) VILLAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| University Of Sussex Sport Centre SPORTS CENTRE BUILDING SPORTS CENTRE BUILDING UNIVERSITY WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,088 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 | 186.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.