Whitehawk Road is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5NG 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 Road, Brighton, BN2 5NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5NL, BN2 5LP, BN2 5NZ, BN2 5LQ, BN2 5NN, BN2 5PY, BN2 5GA, BN2 5FZ, BN2 5NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 5NG, 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 | 51.4% | 53.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 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 5NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 51.7% | 59.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 11.9% | 2.8% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) 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 | 35% | 37% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 30.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 28% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 21.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 87.4% | 74.9% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 88.3% | 73.9% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 73.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.8% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehawk Road was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% higher than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehawk Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 349th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Framfield Whitehawk Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2017-10-19 | £193,305 |
| Flat 16 Framfield Whitehawk Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-10-26 | £165,519 |
BN2 5NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,569 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 | 3,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,494 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 | 669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 974 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 | 1,071 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 | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,304 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry On The Wall | 1 Framfield Court, Whitehawk Road | 2 yd | |
| Hawk's Cafe | Whitehawk Football Club, East Brighton Park | 343 yd | |
| Durban Curry Club At East Brighton Park | Cafe, East Brighton Park | 594 yd | |
| Mama's Cafe | 22 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 598 yd | |
| Bristol Gardens Health Spa | 24 Bristol Gardens, Brighton | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 952 yd | |
| The Rock Inn | 7 Rock Street, Brighton | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 376 yd | |
| Asia Chef | 7 The Broadway, Brighton | 376 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 45 Manor Hill, Brighton | 443 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 493 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 471 yd | |
| Mulberrys | 29 Whitehawk Way, Brighton | 605 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 380 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 774 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Brighton Swimming Centre EASTERN ROAD | swimming pool | 855 yd |
| East Brighton Golf Club ROEDEAN ROAD | golf | 878 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Roedean Junior School (Closed) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 919 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.