Longridge Avenue is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Lewes district. BN2 8RB 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 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8LR, BN2 8LT, BN2 8LQ, BN2 8PF, BN2 8PB, BN2 8LE, BN2 8PA, BN2 8PG, BN2 8LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 8RB, 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 | 52.7% | 53% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47% | -0.3% | 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 | 26.8% | 31.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 50.4% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 46.3% | 48.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.5% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.9% | 11.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 22.1% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 91% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.4% | 88.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 88.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longridge Avenue was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longridge Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean and the 57th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-06-06 | £661,171 |
| 98 Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-07 | £535,656 |
| 121 Longridge Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-20 | £519,451 |
| 66 Longridge Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-11-03 | £649,314 |
| 115 Longridge Avenue, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2023-01-12 | £809,685 |
BN2 8RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 8RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,893 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 | 1,917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 2,588 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 | 3,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,082 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 | 4,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 5,278 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 | 398 yd | |
| Daisy's Pantry | 37 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 450 yd | |
| Samphire Saltdean | 59 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| Crocodile Cafe | 16 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 483 yd | |
| Salt | 114 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 509 yd | |
| The Saltdean Tavern (Stonehouse Q) | The Saltdean Tavern, Saltdean Park Road | 728 yd | |
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 11 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| Manoshi | 12 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 483 yd | |
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 451 yd | |
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Park Saltdean Park Road | tennis courts | 711 yd |
| Saltdean Lido SALTDEAN PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 729 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.