Courtenay Gate is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 2WJ 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 Courtenay Gate, Hove, BN3 2WJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 2WG, BN3 2WH, BN3 2RR, BN3 2PG, BN3 2WF, BN3 2PF, BN3 2RQ, BN3 2BH, BN3 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 2WJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 53.2% | 53.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 35.8% | 41.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 34.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 47.2% | 52.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2WJ this area, 9.7% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 59% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.8% 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% | 74.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 74.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 15% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3.7% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtenay Gate was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Courtenay Gate has the 31st lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 303rd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Courtenay Gate, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-03 | £492,497 |
| 29 Courtenay Gate, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-11-21 | £434,546 |
| 16 Courtenay Gate, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-04-28 | £691,331 |
| 5 Courtenay Gate, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2022-09-27 | £506,388 |
| 30 Courtenay Gate, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-04-01 | £532,230 |
BN3 2WJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2WJ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,587 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 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,801 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 | 1,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,786 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 | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,000 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 | 675 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrocco's Ice Cream Ltd | 8 Kings Esplanade, Hove | 268 yd | |
| Lawns Cafe | Kings Esplanade, Hove | 268 yd | |
| Lex's Cafe | Kings Esplanade, Hove | 268 yd | |
| Kernel Of Hove | 2 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 274 yd | |
| Franco's Pizza And Pasta | 4 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Better Half | 1 Hove Place, Hove | 233 yd | |
| Neptune Inn (wet Sales) | 10 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 274 yd | |
| The Hove Club | 28 Fourth Avenue, Hove | 293 yd | |
| Sussex Hotel | 17 St Catherines Terrace, Hove | 309 yd | |
| Soulfoo Food Bar At The Old Albion | 110 Church Road, Hove | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marrocco's Restaurant Ltd | 8 Kings Esplanade, Hove | 268 yd | |
| Chippy Chips | 16 Victoria Terrace, Hove | 274 yd | |
| Subway | 112 Church Road, Hove | 401 yd | |
| Istanbill Grill House | 91 Church Road, Hove | 479 yd | |
| Gandom | 26 Church Road, Hove | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 488 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 837 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 837 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 90.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.