Longridge Avenue is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Lewes district. BN2 8LX is located in the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8LH, BN2 8LY, BN2 8LG, BN2 8ER, BN2 8LJ, BN2 8EE, BN2 8DA, BN2 8LF, BN2 8DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 8LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.4% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.6% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 35.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 38% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 54.3% | 49% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 18.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 39.4% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 90.7% | 87.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge Avenue was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longridge Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs and the 125th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Leicester Court Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-01 | £160,653 |
| 10 Leicester Court Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2020-05-15 | £200,437 |
| 10 Leicester Court Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-05-03 | £135,619 |
| 3 Leicester Court Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2017-10-20 | £156,302 |
| 5 Leicester Court Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2016-02-12 | £129,604 |
BN2 8LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,861 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocodile Cafe | 16 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 23 yd | |
| Daisy's Pantry | 37 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 43 yd | |
| Samphire Saltdean | 59 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| Coffee Corner | 32A Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 64 yd | |
| Whitecliffs Cafe - Bar - Grill | Whitecliff Beach Cafe, Marine Drive | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 52 yd | |
| The Saltdean Tavern (Stonehouse Q) | The Saltdean Tavern, Saltdean Park Road | 468 yd | |
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manoshi | 12 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 23 yd | |
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 11 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 46 yd | |
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Lido SALTDEAN PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Saltdean Park Saltdean Park Road | tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 912 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.