Eaton Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 3AF is located in the Goldsmid electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 3AQ, BN3 3AR, BN3 3AE, BN3 3AS, BN3 3AH, BN3 3GD, BN3 3AL, BN3 3XR, BN3 1GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 46.2% | 56.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 5.9% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 50.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 10.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 54.6% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 82.7% | 75.4% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 66% 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% | 66% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 14.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 66.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 9.2% | 1.5% | 7.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 3.9% | 0.1% | 3.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 31.2% | 46.2% | -15.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eaton Road was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eaton Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% 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 9 Eaton Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-02-19 | £422,505 |
| 3A Eaton Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-05-23 | £124,568 |
| 9B Eaton Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-12 | £310,904 |
| Flat 1A 9 Eaton Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2022-01-07 | £187,083 |
| Flat 2 9 Eaton Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £434,500 | 2021-11-15 | £455,440 |
BN3 3AF 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 3AF 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 student residents living in BN3 3AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,035 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 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,261 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 | 1,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,095 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 | 340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Bread Cafe | All Saints Church, Eaton Road | 212 yd | |
| Live Bait | 41 Church Road, Hove | 311 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 55 - 57 Church Road, Hove | 325 yd | |
| Divino Wine Bar | 63 Church Road, Hove | 326 yd | |
| Slam Tacos @ Bison Beer | 57 Church Road, Hove | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 40 yd | |
| Pulse Catering At The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 40 yd | |
| Bison Beer Crafthouse | 57 Church Road, Hove | 329 yd | |
| The Gin Tub | 16 Church Road, Hove | 368 yd | |
| The Palmeira | 70 - 71 Cromwell Road, Hove | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nayeb Kebab House | Unit 4, Planet House | 319 yd | |
| Gandom | 26 Church Road, Hove | 421 yd | |
| Joes Burger House | 20A Church Road, Hove | 421 yd | |
| Istanbill Grill House | 91 Church Road, Hove | 465 yd | |
| Health Rebels | 85 Western Road, Hove | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 678 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 799 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 478 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 765 yd | |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 781 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 895 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 972 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.