Arundel Drive West is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 8SJ 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 Arundel Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8SG, BN2 8SH, BN2 8SB, BN2 8SF, BN2 8AW, BN2 8SD, BN2 8AU, BN2 8AG, BN2 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN2 8SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54% | 52.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46% | 47.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 26% | 25.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 47.1% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 44.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 24.3% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 20.3% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 4.8% | -12.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 35.7% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94.8% | 93.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Drive West was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arundel Drive West has the 9th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean and the 351st lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Arundel Drive West, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-09-27 | £657,208 |
| 27 Arundel Drive West, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-07-29 | £772,944 |
| 39 Arundel Drive West, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2021-06-24 | £954,911 |
| Redroofs Arundel Drive West, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-09-09 | £767,519 |
| 17 Arundel Drive West, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-04-27 | £697,215 |
BN2 8SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 8SJ 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 | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,172 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 | 2,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Heights Primary School Hoddern Avenue , BN10 7QY | 3out of 4 | 3,280 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 | 2,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,778 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 | 3,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 4,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitehouse | 1 Chichester Drive West, Saltdean | 154 yd | |
| Deco | Saltdean Lido, Saltdean Park Road | 252 yd | |
| Salt | 114 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 380 yd | |
| Whitecliffs Cafe - Bar - Grill | Whitecliff Beach Cafe, Marine Drive | 387 yd | |
| Saltdean Fish Bar | 83 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saltdean Tavern (Stonehouse Q) | The Saltdean Tavern, Saltdean Park Road | 180 yd | |
| LA Bar | 67 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 533 yd | |
| Spanish Lady | 4-6 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 564 yd | |
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 365 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 116 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 379 yd | |
| The Lobster Pot | 11 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 533 yd | |
| Grill Bay | 41 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 533 yd | |
| Saltdean Dining Limited | 15 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 433 yd | |
| Co-op | 51 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Park Saltdean Park Road | tennis courts | 76 yd |
| Saltdean Lido SALTDEAN PARK ROAD | swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Primary School WHITEWAY LANE | grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.