Turton Close is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5DA is located in the Whitehawk & Marina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turton Close, Brighton, BN2 5DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5DE, BN2 5DB, BN2 5DH, BN2 5DJ, BN2 5EU, BN2 0AD, BN2 0AB, BN2 2AB, BN2 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 5DA 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 | 55% | 47.4% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 45% | 52.6% | 7.6% | 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 5DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 54.9% | 51.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.5% | 28.2% | 10.7% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 21% | 14% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.6% | 26.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 27.8% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 17% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 89.5% | 68.4% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 68.6% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 69.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 13.2% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turton Close was 367.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turton Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 66th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 213.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Hazel Turton Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-30 | £244,632 |
| Flat 18 Hazel Turton Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-02-19 | £272,720 |
| Flat 4 Hazel Turton Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2012-04-26 | £240,883 |
| Flat 18 Hazel Turton Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,850 | 2010-04-21 | £247,364 |
| Flat 4 Hazel Turton Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-03-21 | £253,998 |
BN2 5DA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 20 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 133 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub | 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton | 158 yd | |
| Macmillan Horizon Centre Cafe | The Macmillan Horizon Centre, 2 Bristol Gate | 182 yd | |
| RVS Royal Sussex Cancer Unit Cafe | Sussex Cancer Centre, Royal Sussex County Hospital | 189 yd | |
| RVS Royal Sussex Hospital A&E Cafe | Accident And Emergency, Royal Sussex County Hospital | 189 yd | |
| RVS Royal Sussex Outpatients Cafe | Out Patients Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 307 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 364 yd | |
| Proud Cabaret | 83 St Georges Road, Brighton | 368 yd | |
| The Bristol Arms | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 474 yd | |
| The Bristol Bar Kitchen Franchise | 143 Marine Parade, Brighton | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road | 191 yd | |
| Castles Of Kemptown | 65 St Georges Road, Brighton | 364 yd | |
| The Kemp Town Chippy | 73 St Georges Road, Brighton | 368 yd | |
| Crave | 234 Eastern Road, Brighton | 449 yd | |
| Pizzaface | 35 St Georges Road, Brighton | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 464 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 826 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 836 yd | |
| Budgens | 32 Upper St James Street, Brighton | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 272 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 286 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 395 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 838 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.