Adelaide Crescent is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 2JJ 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 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 2JL, BN3 2FD, BN3 2JH, BN3 2GT, BN3 2FE, BN3 2JG, BN3 2FG, BN3 2LP, BN3 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 2JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 38.8% | 47.8% | 9.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 61.2% | 52.2% | -9.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 62.1% | 56% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.9% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 49.2% | 58.2% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 28.9% | -14.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2JJ this area, 5.3% 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 64.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.7% | 64.6% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 30.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.8% | 90.6% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 76.4% | 73% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 73% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.2% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Crescent was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% higher than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Adelaide Crescent has the 27th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 190th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 5 34 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-08-25 | £865,721 |
| Flat 7 34 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £658,000 | 2023-06-28 | £638,828 |
| South Flat 35 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2022-10-28 | £362,088 |
| Flat 5 33 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2022-04-27 | £269,325 |
| Flat 5 35 Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-03 | £225,313 |
BN3 2JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 2JJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Other | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,027 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 | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Road , BN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,720 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 | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,822 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 | 1,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,696 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 | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Brasserie | Kingsway Court, Queens Gardens | 133 yd | |
| Flour Pot Bakery | 41 First Avenue, Hove | 210 yd | |
| The Book Nook | 1 St Johns Place, Hove | 242 yd | |
| Buon Appetito | 81 Western Road, Hove | 260 yd | |
| Cas Croute | 6 Queens Place, Hove | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise | 35 First Avenue, Hove | 210 yd | |
| Hove Place (wet Sales) | 35/37 First Avenue, Hove | 210 yd | |
| Fred's At The Brunswick | 1 Holland Road, Hove | 231 yd | |
| The Brunswick | 1 Holland Road, Hove | 231 yd | |
| The Gin Tub | 16 Church Road, Hove | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubbs | 62 Western Road, Hove | 370 yd | |
| Gandom | 26 Church Road, Hove | 381 yd | |
| Joes Burger House | 20A Church Road, Hove | 381 yd | |
| Health Rebels | 85 Western Road, Hove | 392 yd | |
| Istanbill Grill House | 91 Church Road, Hove | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 388 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 873 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.