Cissbury Crescent is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Lewes district. BN2 8PN 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 Cissbury Crescent, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8RE, BN2 8PD, BN2 8PF, BN2 8EQ, BN2 8PB, BN2 8PG, BN2 8EN, BN2 8RD, BN2 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 8PN, 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 Cissbury Crescent was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cissbury Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs and the 127th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cissbury Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £538,200 | 2024-10-04 | £535,394 |
| 21 Cissbury Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2003-08-13 | £375,240 |
| 12 Cissbury Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2002-05-03 | £368,350 |
| 12 Cissbury Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1997-07-18 | £381,600 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 8PN 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 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 3,376 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 | 4,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 5,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Corner | 32A Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 655 yd | |
| Daisy's Pantry | 37 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 725 yd | |
| Samphire Saltdean | 59 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| Crocodile Cafe | 16 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 739 yd | |
| Cafe Seven | Saltdean United Football Club, Saltdean Vale | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 768 yd | |
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 916 yd | |
| The Saltdean Tavern (Stonehouse Q) | The Saltdean Tavern, Saltdean Park Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Smugglers Rest | South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 11 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| Manoshi | 12 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 739 yd | |
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 727 yd | |
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Saltdean Lido SALTDEAN PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Saltdean Park Saltdean Park Road | tennis courts | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.