Greenbank Avenue is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 8QS 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 Greenbank Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8LS, BN2 8HA, BN2 8EZ, BN2 8QR, BN2 8HX, BN2 8LT, BN2 8LR, BN2 8FZ, BN2 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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% | 33.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 48.6% | 56.5% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BN2 8QS this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 21.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 46.2% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.2% | 97.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 90.8% | 89.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 89.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenbank Avenue was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenbank Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean and the 276th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Greenbank Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2025-08-15 | £372,768 |
| 39 Greenbank Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2025-08-05 | £492,000 |
| 43 Greenbank Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-04-22 | £391,283 |
| 50 Greenbank Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £539,500 | 2025-03-24 | £545,258 |
| 35 Greenbank Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-02-24 | £380,583 |
BN2 8QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8QS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 2,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,899 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 | 2,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,387 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 | 3,748 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 5,400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt | 114 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 367 yd | |
| VIP Very Italian Pizza | 67 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 415 yd | |
| Saltdean Fish Bar | 83 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 415 yd | |
| Cafe Seven | Saltdean United Football Club, Saltdean Vale | 417 yd | |
| Coffee Corner | 32A Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 417 yd | |
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 631 yd | |
| The Saltdean Tavern (Stonehouse Q) | The Saltdean Tavern, Saltdean Park Road | 679 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 321 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 116 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 360 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo Saltdean | 144 Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 561 yd | |
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 631 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 408 yd | |
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Saltdean Park Saltdean Park Road | tennis courts | 612 yd |
| Saltdean Lido SALTDEAN PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Hill Park 1 PICKERS HILL FARM COTTAGES 1 PICKERS HILL FARM COTTAGES SALTDEAN VALE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.