Eley Drive is in Rottingdean, Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 7FH is located in the Rottingdean & West Saltdean electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eley Drive, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 7FE, BN2 7FL, BN2 7FN, BN2 7FD, BN2 7FJ, BN2 7FT, BN2 7FA, BN2 7FB, BN2 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 7FH 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 | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 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 | 31.9% | 30.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 48.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 52.2% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 43.9% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 91% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eley Drive was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eley Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean and the 79th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Eley Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-10-25 | £587,420 |
| 6 Eley Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-09-05 | £318,971 |
| 38 Eley Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-03-17 | £635,826 |
| 28 Eley Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-08-19 | £335,913 |
| 16 Eley Drive, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-09-02 | £564,953 |
BN2 7FH 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 7FH 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.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Chalkland Rise , Woodingdean BN2 6RH | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodingdean Primary School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 3out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 4,030 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 | 4,147 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhill High School | Falmer Road, Rottingdean | 549 yd | |
| Ovingdean Kiosk | Ovingdean Gap Cafe, Undercliff Walk | 1,014 yd | |
| The Grange Tea Garden | The Green, Rottingdean | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longhill Sports Centre LONGHILL SCHOOL LONGHILL SCHOOL FALMER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Rottingdean Football FALMER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Ovingdean Hall International Language College (Closed) Ovingdean Hall School Ovingdean Hall School Greenways | grass pitches, swimming pool | 943 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.