Wiston Road is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 5PP 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 Wiston Road, Brighton, BN2 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5QN, BN2 5LE, BN2 5PN, BN2 5PL, BN2 5QQ, BN2 5LW, BN2 5PX, BN2 5LU, BN2 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 5PP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 53.4% | 57.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 42.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 37.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 40.2% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.5% | 44.4% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 45.3% | 30% | -15.3% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 20% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5PP this area, 28.1% 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 | 43.6% | 28.1% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 28.6% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 87.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 94% | 87.6% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 87.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wiston Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wiston Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 113th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Wiston Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-16 | £263,690 |
| 10 Wiston Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-05-31 | £281,429 |
| 68 Wiston Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-21 | £331,139 |
| 72 Wiston Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-20 | £343,283 |
| 76 Wiston Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2020-04-15 | £285,294 |
BN2 5PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 1,969 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 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 3,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 4,208 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 | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,182 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 | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,224 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 | 1,294 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 | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crew Club | 26 Coolham Drive, Brighton | 438 yd | |
| Fry On The Wall | 1 Framfield Court, Whitehawk Road | 460 yd | |
| Hawk's Cafe | Whitehawk Football Club, East Brighton Park | 783 yd | |
| Arena Racing Company | Brighton Racecourse, Race Hill | 787 yd | |
| Durban Curry Club At East Brighton Park | Cafe, East Brighton Park | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox On The Downs | 291 Elm Grove, Brighton | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 45 Manor Hill, Brighton | 500 yd | |
| Kebab House | 3 The Broadway, Brighton | 834 yd | |
| Asia Chef | 7 The Broadway, Brighton | 834 yd | |
| WFC | 30 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 947 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberrys | 29 Whitehawk Way, Brighton | 170 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Deason Leisure Centre WILSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 460 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 500 yd |
| St Marks Ce School Manor Road | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| The Manor Road Gym MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.