Colbourne Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 1TB 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 Colbourne Road, Hove, BN3 1TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 1TA, BN3 1TR, BN3 1RA, BN3 1RB, BN3 1RD, BN3 1TS, BN3 1TD, BN3 1TF, BN3 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 1TB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 29.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 56.4% | 58.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 27.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1TB this area, 8.6% 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 57.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 80.3% | 77.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 75.1% | 66% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 14.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 4.1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 65.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 16.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 3.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colbourne Road was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colbourne Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 216th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Colbourne Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2025-05-09 | £3,058 |
| 54 Colbourne Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-12-06 | £833,862 |
| 48A Colbourne Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-11 | £232,031 |
| 54 Colbourne Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-09-21 | £513,556 |
| 50 Colbourne Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-16 | £518,967 |
BN3 1TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
BN3 1TB 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 1TB 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,384 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 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 973 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 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,615 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 | 395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,542 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 | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisons Of Hove | 11 - 13 Montefiore Road, Hove | 97 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | St Anns Well Gardens, Somerhill Road | 346 yd | |
| Bror | 2 Addison Road, Hove | 390 yd | |
| Subway | 149 Dyke Road, Hove | 438 yd | |
| Hellenic Bakery Brighton | 123 Dyke Road, Hove | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Railway Club | 4 Belmont, Brighton | 432 yd | |
| Good Companions (wet Sales) | 132 Dyke Road, Brighton | 446 yd | |
| The Good Companions Pub | Good Companions Public House, 132 Dyke Road | 446 yd | |
| The Crescent | 6 Clifton Hill, Brighton | 498 yd | |
| The Cow (Wet Sales) | 95 - 97 Dyke Road, Brighton | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 97 yd | |
| Rojo's | 1A Montefiore Road, Hove | 97 yd | |
| Montefiore Fisheries | 23 Montefiore Road, Hove | 97 yd | |
| Curry Inn | 36 Prestonville Road, Brighton | 499 yd | |
| Dial A Pizza Convenience | 103 Dyke Road, Brighton | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 536 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 758 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 790 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 825 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 796 yd | |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Alive Fitness & Natural Health Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.