Albion Hill is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 9NW is located in the Hanover & Elm Grove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Pavilion. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Hill, Brighton, BN2 9NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 9PA, BN2 9PD, BN2 9WA, BN2 9UZ, BN2 9WB, BN2 9NY, BN2 9NZ, BN2 9JS, BN2 9UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 9NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 57.9% | 61.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 23.6% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.6% | 48.1% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 39.4% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9NW this area, 4.6% 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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 21.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.9% | 59.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 90.5% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 87.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 76.1% | 37.2% | 38.9% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Hill was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Albion Hill has the 17th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 118th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Albion Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-09-26 | £650,000 |
| 48 Albion Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-03-08 | £628,950 |
| 38 Albion Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £558,650 | 2024-02-28 | £588,524 |
| 40 Albion Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2023-03-23 | £385,613 |
| 58 Albion Hill, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-09-02 | £570,795 |
BN2 9NW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9NW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN2 9NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 571 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 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Ann Street , BN1 4GP | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 2,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 4,339 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 | 1,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,078 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 | 451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 1,089 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 | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Cherry | 91 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 260 yd | |
| Planet India | 4-5 Richmond Parade, Brighton | 309 yd | |
| Ambito Care And Support Sharon Collins Resource Centre | 13 Albion Street, Brighton | 342 yd | |
| Smoque Burger | 76 Islingword Road, Brighton | 381 yd | |
| Canvas Coffee Company | Phoenix Brighton, 10 - 14 Waterloo Place | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Napier | 50 Southover Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| Bear At The Dover Castle | 43 Southover Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| Som's Kitchen At Sir Charles Napier | 50 Southover Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| The Dover Castle | 43 Southover Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| The Setting Sun | 1 Windmill Street, Brighton | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 45 Southover Street, Brighton | 156 yd | |
| Bua Thai | 1A Richmond Parade, Brighton | 307 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza | 8 Grand Parade, Brighton | 363 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16 - 17 St Georges Place, Brighton | 471 yd | |
| City Kebab | 2 York Place, Brighton | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 391 yd | |
| Aldi | 1-4 London Road, Brighton | 603 yd | |
| Co-op | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton | 651 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 13-15 Old Steine, Brighton | 808 yd | |
| Morrisons | 6-8 St James's Street, Brighton | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 370 yd | |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 552 yd | |
| Prince Regent Swimming Complex NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Shape Health Club (Brighton) (Closed) 38-39 38-39 Devonshire Place | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| The Gym (Brighton London Road) 97 - 104 97 - 104 London Road | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Ecogym Brighton 39-40 39-40 ST JAMES'S STREET | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| St Marys Church ST. JAMES'S STREET | 801 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.