Sutton Drove is in Seaford and in Lewes district. BN25 3NH is located in the Seaford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Drove, Seaford, BN25 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN25 3NJ, BN25 3NU, BN25 3NQ, BN25 3NG, BN25 3NX, BN25 3NT, BN25 3NL, BN25 4QH, BN25 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN25 3NH, 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 | 54.6% | 52.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47.6% | 2.2% | 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 | 30% | 37.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 40.4% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 36.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.6% | 18.8% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25.4% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 95.2% | 94.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Drove was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% higher than the Seaford Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Drove has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Seaford Central and the 39th highest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High View Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-10-17 | £467,261 |
| High View Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,100 | 2021-09-29 | £477,798 |
| St Hilary Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-08-16 | £336,071 |
| 73 Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2017-08-02 | £396,447 |
| St Hilary Sutton Drove, Seaford, East Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-07-07 | £303,357 |
BN25 3NH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Primary School Wilkinson Way , BN25 2JF | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School Lexden Road , BN25 3BA | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School Annecy Catholic Primary School , Sutton Avenue BN25 4LF | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chyngton School Millberg Road , BN25 3ST | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Acacia Road , Denton BN9 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Head School Arundel Road , BN25 4LX | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowden House School Firle Road , BN25 2JB | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St. John's School (Seaford) Firle Road , BN25 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuckmere House School Eastbourne Road , BN25 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Compass Community School South Hilltop House , Palmerston Road BN9 0NS | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Leisure | Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road | 302 yd | |
| Lexden Fish and Chips | 24 Lexden Road, Seaford | 436 yd | |
| Storehouse Cafe | Seaford Community Church, 115-117 Vale Road | 494 yd | |
| Little Poppets Nursery | Seaford Primary School, Wilkinson Way | 677 yd | |
| Mercread Youth Centre | Mercread Road, Seaford | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs 60+ Club | Downs Day Club, Sutton Road | 302 yd | |
| Seaford Bowling Club | Chichester Road, Seaford | 795 yd | |
| The Union Club | 1 Stafford Road, Seaford | 853 yd | |
| The Cinque Ports | 49 High Street, Seaford | 865 yd | |
| Crouch Bowling Club | Bramber Lane, Seaford | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Sutton Park Road, Seaford | 840 yd | |
| Lucky House | 35 High Street, Seaford | 918 yd | |
| The Party Emporium | 34-36 High Street, Seaford | 934 yd | |
| Delicious Doner | 12 Clinton Place, Seaford | 966 yd | |
| Sub-station | 18 Place Lane, Seaford | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Seaford Express | 1 Sutton Park Road, Seaford | 826 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 1 Shepway Parade, Broad Street | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 277 yd |
| Newlands Manor School (Closed) Eastbourne Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Seaford Primary School WILKINSON WAY | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Annecy Catholic Primary School SUTTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Mercread Youth Centre Mercread Road | 745 yd | |
| Crouch Recreation Ground BRAMBER LANE | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Seaford Head Swimming Pool SEAFORD HEAD POOL SEAFORD HEAD POOL SUTTON AVENUE | swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary LEXDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Seaford And Blatchington Tennis Club BELGRAVE ROAD | tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Sculptures Gym (Closed) St. James's Clubhuose St. James's Clubhuose Blatchington Road | health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 100.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.