Langley Crescent is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 6NQ is located in the Woodingdean electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langley Crescent, Brighton, BN2 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 6NP, BN2 6NL, BN2 6PG, BN2 6NN, BN2 6SW, BN2 6QA, BN2 6PF, BN2 6NJ, BN2 6QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 6NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.1% | 35.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 41.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 40.6% | 49.5% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 28% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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 | 34.7% | 21.7% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 29.6% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.3% | 87.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langley Crescent was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Woodingdean average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Langley Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Woodingdean and the 55th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Langley Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2024-03-08 | £333,130 |
| 118 Langley Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-04-01 | £342,982 |
| 79 Langley Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2021-06-02 | £293,441 |
| 97 Langley Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2020-02-14 | £321,581 |
| 114 Langley Crescent, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-07-12 | £347,276 |
BN2 6NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Chalkland Rise , Woodingdean BN2 6RH | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodingdean Primary School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Heath Hill Avenue , Lower Bevendean BN2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Whitehawk Whitehawk Road , Whitehawk BN2 5FL | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 3,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,039 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Sussex Sussex House , Falmer BN1 9RH | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 3,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Brighton Mithras House , Lewes Road BN2 4AT | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Of India | 10 Warren Way, Brighton | 602 yd | |
| Java Cafe | 23 Warren Way, Brighton | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodingdean Fish Bar | 6 Warren Way, Brighton | 602 yd | |
| Piazza | 542 Falmer Road, Brighton | 744 yd | |
| Circa Deli | 20 Warren Road, Brighton | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 9 Warren Way, Brighton | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | 10-18 Warren Road, Brighton | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School CHALKLAND RISE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Woodingdean Primary School WARREN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.