Rugby Place is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 5JB 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 Rugby Place, Brighton, BN2 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5JA, BN2 5JL, BN2 5FA, BN2 5FB, BN2 5JS, BN2 5JT, BN2 5JD, BN2 5GG, BN2 5FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 5JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 48.9% | 53.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 5JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.4% 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 | 66.7% | 70.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 32.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 55.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around BN2 5JB this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 4.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 23.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 53.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 89.6% | 83.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 81.5% | 74.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 12.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 75.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.6% | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Christian | 25.9% | 46.2% | -20.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Place was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rugby Place has the 34th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 264th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Rugby Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-09-30 | £475,000 |
| 63 Rugby Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-05-01 | £322,196 |
| 11A Rugby Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2025-03-26 | £151,634 |
| 57A Rugby Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-11-14 | £494,582 |
| Ground And First Floor Maisonette 25 Rugby Place, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-09-09 | £346,589 |
BN2 5JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN2 5JB 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 5JB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,832 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 | 2out of 4 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 3,167 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 3,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,774 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 | 258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 752 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 | 869 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 | 964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,066 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Cafe | 22 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Bristol Gardens Health Spa | 24 Bristol Gardens, Brighton | 205 yd | |
| Mac's Cafe | 30 Arundel Road, Brighton | 325 yd | |
| Mac's Cafe | 30 Arundel Road, Brighton | 325 yd | |
| Daddy Longlegs Wet Sales | 1 Arundel Road, Brighton | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 472 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 7 Rock Street, Brighton | 472 yd | |
| Master Mariner | 24 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 753 yd | |
| Globalls (Wet Sales) | 1 - 5 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 776 yd | |
| The West Quay | West Quay, Waterfront | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffrons | 20 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 65 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 72 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 73 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 Arundel Road, Brighton | 178 yd | |
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 118 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 212 yd | |
| Asda | Brighton Marina, Brighton Marina Village | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 375 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 496 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| East Brighton Golf Club ROEDEAN ROAD | golf | 646 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Brighton) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 852 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 878 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.