Medina Villas is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 2RL 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 Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 2RY, BN3 2RX, BN3 2RB, BN3 2EA, BN3 2RN, BN3 2RW, BN3 2RA, BN3 2TP, BN3 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 51.5% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 55.5% | 48.5% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 59.6% | 63.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 19.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 41.9% | 55.9% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 33.3% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2RL this area, 6.7% 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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 18.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 54.7% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 79.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 79% | 69.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 7% | 13.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 70.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.4% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.5% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medina Villas was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medina Villas has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 368th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.7%.

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 3 14 Medina Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £476,250 | 2025-07-14 | £484,863 |
| 20 Medina Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-07-09 | £369,260 |
| Flat 2 15 Medina Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-22 | £257,813 |
| Flat 2 22 Medina Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-02-28 | £397,053 |
| 17A Medina Villas, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2023-08-10 | £327,288 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,720 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 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 1,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,774 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 | 402 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,397 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 | 61 yd | |
| Hixon Green/Good Burger Kitchen/Spuds & Wings/Bagel Brethren | 124 Church Road, Hove | 78 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 128 Church Road, Hove | 78 yd | |
| Otello Cafe Restaurant | 120-122 Church Road, Hove | 78 yd | |
| Shandiz | 118 Church Road, Hove | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB Kitchen At The Royal George | 98 - 101 George Street, Hove | 141 yd | |
| The Royal George | 98 - 101 George Street, Hove | 141 yd | |
| The Hove Club | 28 Fourth Avenue, Hove | 163 yd | |
| Soulfoo Food Bar At The Old Albion | 110 Church Road, Hove | 177 yd | |
| The Old Albion (Wet Sales) | 110 Church Road, Hove | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 112 Church Road, Hove | 177 yd | |
| MADRASI'S Taste Of South India | 194 Church Road, Hove | 308 yd | |
| Hove Kebab | 202A Church Road, Hove | 308 yd | |
| Chippy Chips | 16 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 334 yd | |
| Good Stock Deli | 181 Church Road, Hove | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 126 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 463 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 875 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 916 yd | |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 95.3% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 154.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 154.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.