Grove Hill is in Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 9NJ is located in the Queen's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Hill, Brighton, BN2 9NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 9PJ, BN2 9PL, BN2 9NF, BN2 9NL, BN2 9NG, BN2 9QQ, BN2 2PP, BN2 9JS, BN2 9RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN2 9NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN2 9NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 27.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 10% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 22.8% | 16.1% | -6.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around BN2 9NJ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 29.7% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 6.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 34.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 77.7% | 62.7% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 63.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 63.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 17.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 64.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 22.2% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 2.5% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Hill was 212.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Kemptown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Hill has the 31st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kemptown and the 115th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 39 Normanhurst Grove Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-28 | £255,462 |
| Flat 44 Normanhurst Grove Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-09 | £291,472 |
| Flat 16 Normanhurst Grove Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-08-14 | £224,385 |
| Flat 17 Normanhurst Grove Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-08-24 | £291,358 |
| Flat 39 Normanhurst Grove Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-08-14 | £274,549 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hill Primary School Sussex Street , BN2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet India | 4-5 Richmond Parade, Brighton | 105 yd | |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre | 13 Albion Street, Brighton | 157 yd | |
| Canvas Coffee Company | Phoenix Brighton, 10 - 14 Waterloo Place | 240 yd | |
| L'Atelier Du Vin Wine Bar | 10 St Georges Place, Brighton | 262 yd | |
| Burger Nation | 1 York Place, Brighton | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laine Brewhouse (wetside) | 27 Gloucester Place, Brighton | 285 yd | |
| North Laine Pub - Kitchen | 27 Gloucester Place, Brighton | 285 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 50 Southover Street, Brighton | 311 yd | |
| Bear At The Dover Castle | 43 Southover Street, Brighton | 311 yd | |
| Som's Kitchen At Sir Charles Napier | 50 Southover Street, Brighton | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bua Thai | 1A Richmond Parade, Brighton | 102 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza | 8 Grand Parade, Brighton | 169 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16 - 17 St Georges Place, Brighton | 268 yd | |
| China Star | 45 Southover Street, Brighton | 311 yd | |
| City Kebab | 2 York Place, Brighton | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 206 yd | |
| Aldi | 1-4 London Road, Brighton | 432 yd | |
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 507 yd | |
| Budgens Express | 78-82 Queens Road, Brighton | 693 yd | |
| J Sainsbury | 27 New England Street, Brighton | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 232 yd | |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 582 yd | |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Pure Gym (Brighton) TOWERPOINT TOWERPOINT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 764 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.