Hodshrove Road is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 4RS 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 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, BN2 4RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 4RT, BN2 4PW, BN2 4RY, BN2 4RZ, BN2 4RR, BN2 4RJ, BN2 4PZ, BN2 4RQ, BN2 4RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 4RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 43.2% | 44.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 28.7% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 16.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (66.2%) 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 | 36.8% | 38% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 28.2% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 26% | 20.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around BN2 4RS this area, 29.8% 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 | 41.1% | 29.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 23.2% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 95.7% | 87.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 86.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hodshrove Road was 150.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% higher than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hodshrove Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 162nd highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,500 | 2024-09-25 | £289,813 |
| 92 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-02-18 | £329,853 |
| 110 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2020-03-27 | £281,058 |
| 88 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-03-25 | £314,263 |
| 100 Hodshrove Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-04-02 | £343,046 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Junior School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Infant School Hodshrove Lane , Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Heath Hill Avenue , Lower Bevendean BN2 4JP | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmer High School Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,938 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 | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar Centre Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledean School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haylea's Cafe | 75 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 189 yd | |
| St Georges Hall Community Cafe (Thursday 11.30 To 13.30) | St Georges Hall, Newick Road | 748 yd | |
| Paxton Cafe | Unit 4, Home Farm Business Centre | 877 yd | |
| Harris MBM Technology Canteen | Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Barn | Ruby, Coldean Lane | 889 yd | |
| Moulescoomb Social Club | Moulsecoomb Place, Lewes Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Ruby | Coldean Lane, Brighton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 77 Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton | 181 yd | |
| All In One | 1 Park Road, Brighton | 896 yd | |
| Nisa And Subway | 47 - 49 The Highway, Brighton | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Moulsecoombe Primary School (Closed) The Highway The Highway Lewes Road | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Wild Park Lewes Road | grass pitches | 900 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.