Burlow Close is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5GU is located in the Whitehawk & Marina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burlow Close, Brighton, BN2 5GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5FE, BN2 5EH, BN2 5GT, BN2 5FD, BN2 5EJ, BN2 5EE, BN2 5ET, BN2 5EN, BN2 5GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 5GU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 51.1% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 48.9% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5GU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 50.6% | 59.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 13.5% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -30.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 5.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (66.6%) 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 | 39.6% | 35.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 5GU this area, 28.9% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 28.9% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 96.4% | 89% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 88% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 33.9% | 13.5% | 20.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burlow Close was 154.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.6% higher than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burlow Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 153rd highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Burlow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-03-29 | £307,105 |
| 2 Burlow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2015-06-26 | £305,708 |
| 1 Burlow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2004-08-06 | £384,051 |
| 1 Burlow Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,020 | 2001-01-29 | £163,799 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,772 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 | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Infants School Whitehawk Road , BN2 5FL | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | - not rated | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehawk Primary School Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | - not rated | 449 yd | Community school | 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 | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 2out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,166 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 | 2,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,417 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 | 661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Hall Eastern Road , BN2 5JF | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 826 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 | 922 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkhurst Court Dyslexia Centre 161 Eastern Road , BN2 2AG | - not rated | 1,028 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 | 277 yd | |
| Hawk's Cafe | Whitehawk Football Club, East Brighton Park | 537 yd | |
| Sussex Surplus At BELTA Community Hub | 146A Donald Hall Road, Brighton | 566 yd | |
| Bristol Gardens Health Spa | 24 Bristol Gardens, Brighton | 606 yd | |
| Mama's Cafe | 22 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 839 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 7 Rock Street, Brighton | 839 yd | |
| St Georges Inn | 33 Sudeley Street, Brighton | 990 yd | |
| Round Georges And Sage Kitchen | 14 - 15 Sutherland Road, Brighton | 996 yd | |
| Proud Cabaret | 83 St Georges Road, Brighton | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 45 Manor Hill, Brighton | 199 yd | |
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 463 yd | |
| Asia Chef | 7 The Broadway, Brighton | 463 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 532 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 534 yd | |
| Mulberrys | 29 Whitehawk Way, Brighton | 597 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 633 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 638 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 687 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 921 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.