Whitehawk Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5FE 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 Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, BN2 5FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5GU, BN2 5ET, BN2 5EL, BN2 5EH, BN2 5GT, BN2 5EJ, BN2 5FD, BN2 5EN, BN2 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 5FE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.3% | 52.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 43.4% | 46.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41% | 34.8% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 5FE this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 30.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 14.7% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 20.8% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.5% | 77.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 90.4% | 83.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 9.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 83.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehawk Crescent was 115.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.8% higher than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehawk Crescent has the 27th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 224th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-10-17 | £347,474 |
| 133 Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-12-17 | £319,545 |
| 131 Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2010-09-01 | £304,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehawk Junior School Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Infants School Whitehawk Road , BN2 5FL | - not rated | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Primary School Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | - not rated | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 519 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 2out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Community 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 | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hall Eastern Road , BN2 5JF | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 821 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 | 912 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkhurst Court Dyslexia Centre 161 Eastern Road , BN2 2AG | - not rated | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry On The Wall | 1 Framfield Court, Whitehawk Road | 321 yd | |
| Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub | 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton | 576 yd | |
| Hawk's Cafe | Whitehawk Football Club, East Brighton Park | 601 yd | |
| Bristol Gardens Health Spa | 24 Bristol Gardens, Brighton | 661 yd | |
| Macmillan Horizon Centre Cafe | The Macmillan Horizon Centre, 2 Bristol Gate | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 883 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 7 Rock Street, Brighton | 883 yd | |
| Round Georges And Sage Kitchen | 14 - 15 Sutherland Road, Brighton | 963 yd | |
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 1,007 yd | |
| Don't Tell Mama | 75 St Georges Road, Brighton | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 45 Manor Hill, Brighton | 133 yd | |
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 532 yd | |
| Asia Chef | 7 The Broadway, Brighton | 532 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 599 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberrys | 29 Whitehawk Way, Brighton | 553 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 602 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 562 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 657 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 911 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.