Freshfield Street is in Brighton and in Brighton district. BN2 9ZG 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 Freshfield Street, Brighton, BN2 9ZG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 9ZH, BN2 9ZE, BN2 9ZQ, BN2 9ZJ, BN2 9ZF, BN2 2ZD, BN2 9ZD, BN2 9YA, BN2 9YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 9ZG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9ZG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 42.1% | 43.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 41.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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%) 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 | 58.1% | 60.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 27.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 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 9ZG this area, 5.8% 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 65.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 65.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 31.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.7% | 94% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 88.8% | 88.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 89.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.8% | 37.2% | 29.6% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freshfield Street was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Hanover & Elm Grove average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Freshfield Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Hanover & Elm Grove and the 74th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Freshfield Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-03-28 | £516,537 |
| 12 Freshfield Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £633,000 | 2025-02-28 | £653,569 |
| 6A Freshfield Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-01 | £278,138 |
| 9 Freshfield Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-17 | £533,009 |
| 38 Freshfield Street, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-08-12 | £585,949 |
BN2 9ZG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9ZG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9ZG 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 58 |
| Other | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Queens Park Rise , BN2 9ZF | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School Elm Grove , BN2 3ES | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Primary School Park Street , BN2 0BN | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Primary School St Leonard's Road , BN2 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Hartington Road , BN2 3LJ | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | 3out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham High School Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8PB | 3out of 4 | 4,402 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 | 2,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children Walpole Road , BN2 0LS | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Eastern Road , BN2 0AL | - not rated | 981 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John's College (Brighton) 17 Walpole Road , BN2 0AF | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep School Walpole Lodge , 2 Walpole Road BN2 0EU | - not rated | 1,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moyos Burgers | 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 220 yd | |
| Smoque Burger | 76 Islingword Road, Brighton | 297 yd | |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 136 Freshfield Road, Brighton | 386 yd | |
| Flour Pot Bakery | 124 Elm Grove, Brighton | 425 yd | |
| Elm Grove Cafe | 89 Elm Grove, Brighton | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Islingword (Wet Sales) | 175 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 220 yd | |
| The Constant Service | 96 Islingword Road, Brighton | 385 yd | |
| Cobden Arms | 45-46 Cobden Road, Brighton | 415 yd | |
| The Independent | 95 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 434 yd | |
| Danny At Haus On The Hill | 58 Southover Street, Brighton | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sure Fry | 263 Queens Park Road, Brighton | 200 yd | |
| Mumbai Express | 17 Sutherland Road, Brighton | 503 yd | |
| China Star | 45 Southover Street, Brighton | 564 yd | |
| Pizza Me | The Kiosk, Elm Grove | 616 yd | |
| Yummie Grill And Pizza | 3 Islingword Road, Brighton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 58 - 62 Lewes Road, Brighton | 889 yd | |
| Budgens / Easy Hours | Units 1 To 3, 1 - 6 Grand Parade | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Swimming Pool ST. LUKES TERRACE | swimming pool | 125 yd |
| Queens Park EAST DRIVE | tennis courts | 351 yd |
| St John The Baptist Rc School Whitehawk Hill Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Brighton College EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Hamilton Lodge School For Deaf Children 7-9 7-9 WALPOLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 841 yd |
| The Crew Club COOLHAM DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| The Phoenix Community Centre Phoenix Place | 938 yd | |
| Brighton Youth Centre EDWARD STREET | 1,004 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 | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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 | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.