Cromwell Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 3ER 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 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 3DX, BN3 3EN, BN3 3EF, BN3 3EQ, BN3 3EG, BN3 3EL, BN3 3EJ, BN3 3EH, BN3 3ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 3ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 60.7% | 57.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 23.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 51.3% | 45.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 39.9% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 3ER this area, 9.4% 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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 5.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 11% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 53.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 10.7% | 1.6% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 82.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 77.7% | 66.4% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 19.5% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 67% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 9.6% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cromwell Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 275th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cowdray Court, 49 Cromwell Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-10-03 | £267,420 |
| 11 Cowdray Court, 49 Cromwell Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-25 | £316,697 |
| 18 Cowdray Court, 49 Cromwell Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-08-13 | £236,272 |
| 8 Cowdray Court, 49 Cromwell Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-04-25 | £214,353 |
| 16 Cowdray Court, 49 Cromwell Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-03-31 | £258,542 |
BN3 3ER area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,274 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 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,915 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 | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,732 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 | 64 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aviary Cafe | 48 Cromwell Road, Hove | 16 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | St Anns Well Gardens, Somerhill Road | 343 yd | |
| One Bread Cafe | All Saints Church, Eaton Road | 432 yd | |
| Harrisons Of Hove | 11 - 13 Montefiore Road, Hove | 560 yd | |
| The Ralli Hall Lunch And Social Club | 81 Denmark Villas, Hove | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmeira | 70 - 71 Cromwell Road, Hove | 111 yd | |
| The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 390 yd | |
| Pulse Catering At The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 390 yd | |
| Grasshoppers | 87 The Drive, Hove | 566 yd | |
| Bison Beer Crafthouse | 57 Church Road, Hove | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 560 yd | |
| Rojo's | 1A Montefiore Road, Hove | 560 yd | |
| Montefiore Fisheries | 23 Montefiore Road, Hove | 560 yd | |
| Nayeb Kebab House | Unit 4, Planet House | 630 yd | |
| Hove Patisserie | 11 Hove Park Villas, Hove | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 818 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 836 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 665 yd | |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.