Osborne Villas is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 2RA is located in the Central Hove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborne Villas, Hove, BN3 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 2RB, BN3 2RF, BN3 2RY, BN3 2TP, BN3 2RN, BN3 2RL, BN3 2RJ, BN3 2RX, BN3 2RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 2RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 53.1% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 46.9% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 54.1% | 60.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 22.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 50% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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 2RA this area, 7.8% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 3.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 7.4% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 16.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.9% | 58.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 89.3% | 83.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 83.6% | 78.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 78.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 10.5% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.6% | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Villas was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Villas has the 20th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 405th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 53 Osborne Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-03-31 | £323,352 |
| Flat 1 53 Osborne Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-08-26 | £322,562 |
| 41A Osborne Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-10 | £322,019 |
| 35A Osborne Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-08-27 | £344,771 |
| 35 Osborne Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £260,500 | 2020-12-10 | £305,467 |
BN3 2RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2RA 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,761 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 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,618 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 | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,858 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 | 379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persia | 126 Church Road, Hove | 143 yd | |
| Yummie Pizza | 154 Church Road, Hove | 154 yd | |
| Costa At Tesco's | Church Road, Hove | 156 yd | |
| Mon Cafe Hove | 150 Church Road, Hove | 156 yd | |
| Hixon Green/Good Burger Kitchen/Spuds & Wings/Bagel Brethren | 124 Church Road, Hove | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Better Half | 1 Hove Place, Hove | 158 yd | |
| Sussex Hotel | 17 St Catherines Terrace, Hove | 191 yd | |
| The Hove Club | 28 Fourth Avenue, Hove | 196 yd | |
| RB Kitchen At The Royal George | 98 - 101 George Street, Hove | 204 yd | |
| The Royal George | 98 - 101 George Street, Hove | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 112 Church Road, Hove | 245 yd | |
| Chippy Chips | 16 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 251 yd | |
| MADRASI'S Taste Of South India | 194 Church Road, Hove | 302 yd | |
| Hove Kebab | 202A Church Road, Hove | 302 yd | |
| Marrocco's Restaurant Ltd | 8 Kings Esplanade, Hove | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 159 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 526 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 957 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 383 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 996 yd | |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.