Old Parish Lane is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 6DU is located in the Woodingdean electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Parish Lane, Brighton, BN2 6DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 6LH, BN2 6NB, BN2 6BB, BN2 6DA, BN2 6BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 6DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.7% | 38.2% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 29.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 39% | 37.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 26.1% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 19.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 29% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 89.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 91.5% | 85.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 85.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Parish Lane was 270.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.1% higher than the Woodingdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Parish Lane has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Woodingdean and the 91st highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Meadow Cottages Old Parish Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2015-12-16 | £667,208 |
| 4 Meadow Cottages Old Parish Lane, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1999-11-30 | £894,342 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodingdean Primary School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 34 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Chalkland Rise , Woodingdean BN2 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Heath Hill Avenue , Lower Bevendean BN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Manor Road , BN2 5EA | 2out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 5,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 58 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 102 Warren Road, Woodingdean | 324 yd | |
| King Of India | 10 Warren Way, Brighton | 519 yd | |
| Java Cafe | 23 Warren Way, Brighton | 525 yd | |
| Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project | 6 Tilbury Place, Brighton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circa Deli | 20 Warren Road, Brighton | 287 yd | |
| Mings | 66-68 Warren Road, Brighton | 300 yd | |
| Piazza | 542 Falmer Road, Brighton | 369 yd | |
| Woodingdean Fish Bar | 6 Warren Way, Brighton | 519 yd | |
| Frankie Vaughns | 180 Edward Street, Brighton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10-18 Warren Road, Brighton | 287 yd | |
| Co-op | 9 Warren Way, Brighton | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodingdean Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Downs View Special School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Nuffield Playing Fields Warren Road | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Happy Valley Recreation Ground HAPPY VALLEY HAPPY VALLEY FALMER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.