Davigdor Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 1RF is located in the Goldsmid electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 1PR, BN3 1RE, BN3 1HS, BN3 1RP, BN3 1RH, BN3 1RW, BN3 1RD, BN3 1WE, BN3 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 1RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 63.8% | 61.9% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.2% | 20.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 41.8% | 54.1% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 1RF this area, 8.2% 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 8.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 6.1% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 21.4% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 61.2% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 77% | 81% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 76.2% | 71.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 71.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 7.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.8% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 22.4% | 46.2% | -23.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davigdor Road was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Davigdor Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 312th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 74 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-03-26 | £388,750 |
| Flat 1 68 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-04 | £244,497 |
| Ground Floor Flat 70 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-02 | £455,863 |
| Flat 3 66 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-10-24 | £351,339 |
| Ground Floor Flat 70 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2022-03-30 | £296,774 |
BN3 1RF 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 BN3 1RF 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,579 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 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,768 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 | 605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Cafe | St Anns Well Gardens, Somerhill Road | 116 yd | |
| Harrisons Of Hove | 11 - 13 Montefiore Road, Hove | 153 yd | |
| The Aviary Cafe | 48 Cromwell Road, Hove | 459 yd | |
| Bror | 2 Addison Road, Hove | 620 yd | |
| Stoney Point | 15 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmeira | 70 - 71 Cromwell Road, Hove | 333 yd | |
| Cooper's Cask | 3 Farm Road, Hove | 572 yd | |
| The Farm Tavern | 13 Farm Road, Hove | 580 yd | |
| The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 620 yd | |
| Pulse Catering At The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 153 yd | |
| Rojo's | 1A Montefiore Road, Hove | 153 yd | |
| Montefiore Fisheries | 23 Montefiore Road, Hove | 153 yd | |
| Leto Burger | 16 Montpelier Place, Brighton | 613 yd | |
| Torino Pizza | 4A Montpelier Place, Brighton | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 696 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 710 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 732 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 159 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 887 yd | |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 972 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.