York Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 1DJ 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 York Road, Hove, BN3 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 1DL, BN3 1DH, BN1 3BJ, BN3 1DG, BN1 3AA, BN3 1DP, BN1 3AR, BN1 3AB, BN3 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 1DJ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 44.2% | 45.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 55.8% | 54.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 1DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 63.9% | 55.5% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 21.9% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 12.3% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.5% | 39.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 26.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 18.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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.
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 12.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 9% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 45.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 82.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 80.6% | 83.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 83.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 11.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.8% | 37.2% | 21.6% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brunswick & Adelaide average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 3 57 York Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-11-19 | £503,952 |
| Flat 3 45 York Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2024-11-15 | £369,565 |
| 15A York Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-05-19 | £362,830 |
| 23 York Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2023-02-07 | £25,261 |
| Lower Ground Floor Flat 21 York Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-19 | £294,536 |
BN3 1DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,305 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 971 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 | 1,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,231 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 | 983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,186 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 | 359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Brighton 27-33 Ditchling Road , BN1 4SB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Venus | 132 Western Road, Hove | 110 yd | |
| Bankers Fish Restaurant | 116 Western Road, Brighton | 111 yd | |
| Palmito | 16 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Tropical Sushi | 12 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Almoosh Arabic Restaurant | 8 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maris And Otter | 113 - 114 Western Road, Brighton | 111 yd | |
| The Bee's Mouth (wet Sales) | 10 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Antidote Bar Ltd | 5 - 6 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| The Paris House | Public House, 21 Western Road | 141 yd | |
| Velvet Jacks | 50 Norfolk Square, Brighton | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casba | 11 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Piccolo | 1 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Bad Boys Burgers | 9 Western Road, Hove | 141 yd | |
| Leto Burger | 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express Brighton | 38 Waterloo Street, Hove | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 110 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147 - 148 Western Road, Brighton | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 395 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 456 yd | |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Brighton Metropole) 106-121 106-121 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| The Grand Brighton 97-99 97-99 KINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Riptide (Closed) 150-153 150-153 Kings Road Arches | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.