Oaklands Avenue is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Lewes district. BN2 8PD 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 Oaklands Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8PE, BN2 8PN, BN2 8DF, BN2 8DG, BN2 8EN, BN2 8RE, BN2 8DQ, BN2 8DR, BN2 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 8PD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49% | 53% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 51% | 47% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 26.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 46.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.7% | 92.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands Avenue was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs and the 135th lowest crime rate of 325 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Oaklands Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2025-11-07 | £423,305 |
| 105 Oaklands Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-06-26 | £387,513 |
| 124 Oaklands Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2024-10-11 | £384,912 |
| 118 Oaklands Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-10-10 | £379,292 |
| 117 Oaklands Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-06-28 | £376,794 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 8PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Academy Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoddern Junior School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 2out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn's School 76 High Street , Rottingdean BN2 7JN | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford International College, Brighton Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean , Greenways BN2 7BA | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ovingdean Hall School Greenways , Ovingdean BN2 7BJ | - not rated | 4,144 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,104 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner | 32A Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 763 yd | |
| Community Rooms - Meridian Court | Lewes District Council Sheltered Housing Scheme, Cavell Avenue | 829 yd | |
| Telscombe Parish Hall | Tyedean Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 829 yd | |
| Daisy's Pantry | 37 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 836 yd | |
| Samphire Saltdean | 59 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 873 yd | |
| Smugglers Rest | South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 977 yd | |
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 11 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 yd | |
| Manoshi | 12 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 843 yd | |
| Fire House Pizza | 420 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 838 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.