Truleigh Close is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 6TS 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 Truleigh Close, Brighton, BN2 6TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 6TP, BN2 6TT, BN2 6TN, BN2 6TJ, BN2 6QP, BN2 6SF, BN2 6SA, BN2 6TL, BN2 6TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 6TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 41.9% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 38.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 5.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 41.9% | 51.2% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 24.9% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 30% | 26.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 26.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 89.4% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 95.9% | 87.7% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 87.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Truleigh Close was 148.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 214.9% higher than the Woodingdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Truleigh Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Woodingdean and the 166th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Truleigh Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-12-05 | £435,671 |
| 4 Truleigh Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2025-02-17 | £342,861 |
| 13 Truleigh Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £333,830 | 2022-04-28 | £339,279 |
| 13 Truleigh Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-04 | £303,905 |
| 10 Truleigh Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-09-02 | £327,892 |
BN2 6TS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling Junior School Chalkland Rise , BN2 6RH | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudyard Kipling Infant School Chalkland Rise , BN2 6RH | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Chalkland Rise , Woodingdean BN2 6RH | 3out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodingdean Primary School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodingdean Primary School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Brighton College of Media Arts Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marina High School Wilson Avenue , BN2 5PB | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmer High School Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,500 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College, Brighton Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean , Greenways BN2 7BA | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingdean Hall School Greenways , Ovingdean BN2 7BJ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School 76 High Street , Rottingdean BN2 7JN | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School CHALKLAND RISE | grass pitches | 258 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.