The Boardwalk is in Brighton Marina Village, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 5ZE is located in the Whitehawk & Marina electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Boardwalk, Brighton Marina Village, Brighton, BN2 5ZE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 5ZF, BN2 5ZD, BN2 5UT, BN2 5UP, BN2 5UW, BN2 5SL, BN2 5SN, BN2 5UU, BN2 5UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 5ZE is primarily male, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 38.1% | 42.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 61.9% | 57.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
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 5ZE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 61.6% | 53.7% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 25.3% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 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 | 52% | 54% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 30.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 10.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 53.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 81.5% | 69.3% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 71.9% | 52.4% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 17.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 52.4% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Boardwalk was 611.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Boardwalk has the 8th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 31st highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 13 Sirius, 2 The Boardwalk, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-31 | £384,773 |
| Apartment 38 Sirius, 2 The Boardwalk, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-03-28 | £1,207,571 |
| Apartment 19 Sirius, 2 The Boardwalk, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2021-06-03 | £691,108 |
| Apartment 30 Sirius, 2 The Boardwalk, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2020-02-28 | £618,829 |
| Apartment 5 Sirius, 2 The Boardwalk, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2019-09-06 | £748,365 |
BN2 5ZE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5ZE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 5ZE 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Whitehawk Hill Road , BN2 0AH | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 2,179 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 | 3,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Community 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 | 4,405 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,526 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 | 1,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys | 4 The Boardwalk, Brighton Marina | 22 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | 8 The Boardwalk, Brighton Marina | 78 yd | |
| Veranda Restaurant | Unit 3A, Boardwalk Level | 98 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Brighton Marina Village, Brighton Marina Village | 120 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Bowlplex, Brighton Marina Village | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Quay | West Quay, Waterfront | 120 yd | |
| Rendezvous Casino | Brighton Marina Village, Brighton | 120 yd | |
| Globalls (Wet Sales) | 1 - 5 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 197 yd | |
| Master Mariner | 24 Waterfront, Brighton Marina | 200 yd | |
| Busby And Wilds | 8 - 9 Rock Street, Brighton | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Waterfront | 120 yd | |
| Panku | Asda Superstore, Brighton Marina Village | 120 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 Arundel Road, Brighton | 702 yd | |
| Saffrons | 20 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 802 yd | |
| Plaice4fish | 35 - 36 Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Brighton Marina, Brighton Marina Village | 120 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 45 Arundel Road, Brighton | 661 yd | |
| Co-op | Whitehawk Road, Brighton | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Brighton) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| East Brighton Golf Club ROEDEAN ROAD | golf | 641 yd |
| East Brighton Park Wilson Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Badgers Tennis Club CHURCH PLACE | tennis courts | 1,036 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 | 155 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 398.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 347.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.