Manor Green is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 5ED 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 Manor Green, Brighton, BN2 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5EB, BN2 5EF, BN2 5EG, BN2 5EJ, BN2 5EQ, BN2 5EE, BN2 5EH, BN2 5JQ, BN2 5GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 5ED 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 | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 32.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 31.8% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 26% | 21.4% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| Widowed | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 (67.1%) 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 | 26.1% | 35.3% | 9.2% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 17.9% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 5ED this area, 31.2% 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 | 43.8% | 31.2% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 28.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 13% | 11.0% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 71.5% | -21.6% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 92.1% | 72.1% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 14.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 72.1% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Green was 164.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Manor Green has the 34th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Kemptown and the 145th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Manor Green, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-21 | £320,496 |
| 5 Manor Green, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-25 | £229,610 |
| 10 Manor Green, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-12-20 | £343,287 |
| 10 Manor Green, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2013-06-13 | £270,503 |
| 7 Manor Green, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2004-11-29 | £319,125 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 5ED area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | - not rated | 118 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Junior School Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Infants School Whitehawk Road , BN2 5FL | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 689 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 | 720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 2out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Hall Eastern Road , BN2 5JF | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 649 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 | 759 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkhurst Court Dyslexia Centre 161 Eastern Road , BN2 2AG | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Gardens Health Spa | 24 Bristol Gardens, Brighton | 358 yd | |
| Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub | 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton | 362 yd | |
| Macmillan Horizon Centre Cafe | The Macmillan Horizon Centre, 2 Bristol Gate | 402 yd | |
| Badgers Tennis Club | Church Place, Brighton | 422 yd | |
| Mama's Cafe | 22 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 572 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 7 Rock Street, Brighton | 572 yd | |
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 750 yd | |
| Proud Cabaret | 83 St Georges Road, Brighton | 784 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 382 yd | |
| Asia Chef | 7 The Broadway, Brighton | 382 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 383 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 383 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 45 Manor Hill, Brighton | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 407 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 576 yd | |
| Mulberrys | 29 Whitehawk Way, Brighton | 862 yd | |
| Co-op | 22 St Georges Road, Brighton | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 759 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 822 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 916 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.