Osmond Road is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 1TF 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 Osmond Road, Hove, BN3 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 1TD, BN3 1TS, BN3 1TR, BN3 1TP, BN3 1TQ, BN3 6ED, BN3 1TA, BN3 1TG, BN3 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 1TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.9% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 38.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 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 (87.3%) 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 | 61.9% | 57.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around BN3 1TF this area, 7.3% 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 7.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 61.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.9% | 93.1% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 84.6% | 85.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 85.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osmond Road was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Osmond Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 305th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 62 Osmond Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-10-11 | £524,936 |
| Garages 1 & 2 45 Osmond Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-11-16 | £116,868 |
| Ground Floor Flat 62 Osmond Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-03 | £364,004 |
| Ground Floor Flat 62 Osmond Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-21 | £304,653 |
| Garages 1 & 2 45 Osmond Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-07-30 | £120,741 |
BN3 1TF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN3 1TF 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,293 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 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 956 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,622 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 | 280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,200 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 | 211 yd | |
| Bror | 2 Addison Road, Hove | 269 yd | |
| Subway | 149 Dyke Road, Hove | 320 yd | |
| Hellenic Bakery Brighton | 123 Dyke Road, Hove | 357 yd | |
| GAILs Seven Dials | 108 Dyke Road, Brighton | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Railway Club | 4 Belmont, Brighton | 306 yd | |
| Good Companions (wet Sales) | 132 Dyke Road, Brighton | 323 yd | |
| The Good Companions Pub | Good Companions Public House, 132 Dyke Road | 323 yd | |
| The French Horn | 82 Dyke Road, Brighton | 436 yd | |
| The Cow (Wet Sales) | 95 - 97 Dyke Road, Brighton | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 211 yd | |
| Rojo's | 1A Montefiore Road, Hove | 211 yd | |
| Montefiore Fisheries | 23 Montefiore Road, Hove | 211 yd | |
| Curry Inn | 36 Prestonville Road, Brighton | 381 yd | |
| Roasthost | 84A Dyke Road, Brighton | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 436 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 782 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 829 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 844 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Food | Brighton Station, Queens Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| St Mary Magdalen Community Centre UPPER NORTH STREET | 791 yd | |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Brighton) 79-81 79-81 QUEENS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 997 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.