Waterloo Street is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 1AH is located in the Brunswick & Adelaide electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN1 2BN, BN3 1AQ, BN3 1AZ, BN3 1AP, BN3 1AR, BN3 1AT, BN3 1BG, BN1 2PG, BN3 1AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 1AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.5% | 50% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 50% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 BN3 1AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 69.5% | 70.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -28.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 51.5% | 56.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 32% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 BN3 1AH this area, 3.9% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 64.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 87.1% | 83.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 74.6% | 68.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 68.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.6% | 37.2% | 30.4% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Street was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waterloo Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 60 Felix Court Waterloo Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-29 | £234,160 |
| Flat 2 56 Felix Court Waterloo Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2024-10-30 | £266,629 |
| 59A Waterloo Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2024-10-15 | £314,735 |
| Flat 4 56 Felix Court Waterloo Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2024-09-13 | £254,510 |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat 50 Waterloo Street, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-21 | £289,707 |
BN3 1AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middle Street Primary School 37 Middle Street , Middle Street Primary School BN1 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,522 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 | 1,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales | 16 Lower Market Street, Hove | 76 yd | |
| The Grosvenor Bar | 16 Western Street, Brighton | 81 yd | |
| You Juice Garage | Ground Floor, 48 Brunswick Street East | 99 yd | |
| Upper Crust Deli | 35 Waterloo Street, Hove | 116 yd | |
| The Little Fish Market | 10 Upper Market Street, Hove | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Belle | 3 Waterloo Street, Hove | 39 yd | |
| Toucan House At The Southern Belle | 3 Waterloo Street, Hove | 39 yd | |
| Bedford Tavern | 30 Western Street, Brighton | 81 yd | |
| The Old Market (wet Sales) | 11A Upper Market Street, Hove | 126 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 1-3 Norfolk Place, Brighton | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pronto In Tavola | 43A Waterloo Street, Hove | 110 yd | |
| Kudos | 40 Waterloo Street, Hove | 110 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express Brighton | 38 Waterloo Street, Hove | 116 yd | |
| Casba | 11 Western Road, Hove | 153 yd | |
| Piccolo | 1 Western Road, Hove | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 184 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 421 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 427 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 161 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 581 yd | |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 744 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.