Hillside is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 4TA 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 Hillside, Brighton, BN2 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 4GF, BN2 4TD, BN2 4TR, BN2 4TF, BN2 4TG, BN2 4FA, BN2 4TB, BN2 4RA, BN2 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 4TA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 47.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 4TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 70.2% | 64.3% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 22.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 55.6% | 42.7% | -12.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37.7% | 34.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | 17.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 19.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.3% | 85.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 86.9% | 83.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 83.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 12.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillside has the lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer and the 45th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-11-24 | £414,451 |
| 6 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2022-10-21 | £388,199 |
| 5 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-11-03 | £226,973 |
| 34 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-06 | £466,267 |
| 40 Hillside, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2019-09-16 | £564,945 |
BN2 4TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4TA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,834 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 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | 1out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Road Primary School Milner Road , BN2 4BP | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Junior School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Davey Drive , Hollingdean BN1 7BF | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,138 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 | 502 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton & Hove Montessori School 67 Stanford Avenue , Brighton BN1 6FB | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm House Book And Bean | Elm House, University Of Brighton | 460 yd | |
| Book And Bean Cafe | Mithras House, Lewes Road | 558 yd | |
| Harris MBM Technology Canteen | Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre | 602 yd | |
| Paxton Cafe | Unit 4, Home Farm Business Centre | 603 yd | |
| Cafe Domenica | Plus X Innovation Hub, Lewes Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulescoomb Social Club | Moulsecoomb Place, Lewes Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa And Subway | 47 - 49 The Highway, Brighton | 212 yd | |
| Frandzo Peri Peri | 20 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 954 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 17 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 954 yd | |
| Pizza Knight | 14 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 954 yd | |
| Kebab Knight | 15 Coombe Terrace, Brighton | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Pavilion Retail Park | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus) PRESTON BARRACKS PRESTON BARRACKS LEWES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Moulsecoombe Primary School (Closed) The Highway The Highway Lewes Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB LEISURE CENTRE MOULSECOOMB WAY | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Hertford Junior School LYNCHET CLOSE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Brentwood Road BRENTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| Bevendean Primary School HEATH HILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.