Grand Avenue is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 2NN is located in the Central Hove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 2NN, BN3 2NJ, BN3 2NP, BN3 2NQ, BN3 2PB, BN3 2NH, BN3 2PE, BN3 2NG, BN3 2PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 2NN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.5% | 49.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 37.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 20.1% | 9.5% | -10.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.1% | 39.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 20% | 16.1% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 10.3% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 12.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.1% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 44.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.7% | 85.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 84.2% | 76.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 78.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Avenue 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Ashley Court Grand Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-14 | £335,267 |
| 49 Ashley Court Grand Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-05-13 | £312,956 |
| 44 Ashley Court Grand Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2019-02-27 | £580,361 |
| 47 Ashley Court Grand Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2018-10-26 | £583,823 |
| 45 Ashley Court Grand Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-05-22 | £498,634 |
BN3 2NN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in BN3 2NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Community 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 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 784 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oeuf Limited | 8 - 16 Third Avenue, Hove | 159 yd | |
| Bali Brasserie | Kingsway Court, Queens Gardens | 231 yd | |
| Third Avenue/Catch \& Grill | 70 - 72 Church Road, Hove | 248 yd | |
| Pesca | 60 Church Road, Hove | 249 yd | |
| Libation (wet Sales) | 10 Victoria Grove, Hove | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hove Club | 28 Fourth Avenue, Hove | 242 yd | |
| CedarBay At Libation | 10 Victoria Grove, Hove | 254 yd | |
| Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise | 35 First Avenue, Hove | 286 yd | |
| Hove Place (wet Sales) | 35/37 First Avenue, Hove | 286 yd | |
| Soulfoo Food Bar At The Old Albion | 110 Church Road, Hove | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandom | 26 Church Road, Hove | 276 yd | |
| Joes Burger House | 20A Church Road, Hove | 276 yd | |
| Istanbill Grill House | 91 Church Road, Hove | 290 yd | |
| Subway | 112 Church Road, Hove | 313 yd | |
| Nayeb Kebab House | Unit 4, Planet House | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 679 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 680 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 803 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 1,091 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 | 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 24.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.