The Strand is in Brighton Marina Village, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5SH is located in the Whitehawk & Marina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Strand, Brighton Marina Village, Brighton, BN2 5SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5SJ, BN2 5XB, BN2 5WH, BN2 5WJ, BN2 5XD, BN2 5SE, BN2 5SF, BN2 5WE, BN2 5XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 5SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 48% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 52% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 5SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 58.9% | 52.8% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 25.3% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 54.8% | 44% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 15.2% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 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.
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 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 54% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.9% | 87.6% | 4.7% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 73.3% | 66.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 21.2% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 67.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 17.7% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 3.3% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Strand was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.8% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Strand has the 8th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Sovereign Court The Strand, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-22 | £253,215 |
| Flat 32 Sovereign Court The Strand, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-02-15 | £604,631 |
| Flat 34 Sovereign Court The Strand, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-01-06 | £503,191 |
| Flat 13 Sovereign Court The Strand, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-04 | £381,682 |
| Flat 9 Sovereign Court The Strand, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-09-27 | £331,635 |
BN2 5SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,883 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 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 2,505 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 | 2,555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 5,439 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 | 4,823 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 | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,808 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 | 1,920 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 | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wall Cafe | East Lockside, Brighton Marina | 288 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | Brighton Marina, Brighton Marina Village | 296 yd | |
| Hatt Adventures | Unit 5, East Lockside | 314 yd | |
| Roedean Cafe | Roedean Golf Course, Marine Drive | 323 yd | |
| Prezzo | 6A Waterfront, Brighton Marina Village | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globalls (Wet Sales) | 1 - 5 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 412 yd | |
| Master Mariner | 24 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 434 yd | |
| The West Quay | West Quay, Waterfront | 624 yd | |
| Rendezvous Casino | Brighton Marina Village, Brighton | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Waterfront | 624 yd | |
| Panku | Asda Superstore, Brighton Marina Village | 624 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 Arundel Road, Brighton | 1,007 yd | |
| Saffrons | 20 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brighton Marina, Brighton Marina Village | 624 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Brighton Golf Club ROEDEAN ROAD | golf | 573 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Brighton) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Roedean School ROEDEAN WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 927 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 | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.