Selborne Place is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 3ET 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 Selborne Place, Hove, BN3 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 3EJ, BN3 3EE, BN3 6GS, BN3 3EH, BN3 3EL, BN3 3EG, BN3 3ER, BN3 6FT, BN3 3EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 3ET 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 3ET, 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 3ET 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 Selborne Place 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.
Selborne Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Brecon Court Selborne Place, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,800 | 2024-03-22 | £125,935 |
| 17 Brecon Court Selborne Place, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-01-20 | £97,965 |
| 11 Brecon Court Selborne Place, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2017-10-20 | £193,374 |
| 5 Brecon Court Selborne Place, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2017-02-21 | £202,678 |
| 15 Brecon Court Selborne Place, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2014-10-24 | £173,701 |
BN3 3ET 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 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 1,377 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 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,962 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 | 1,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,758 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 | 187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 1,218 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 | 115 yd | |
| One Bread Cafe | All Saints Church, Eaton Road | 391 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | St Anns Well Gardens, Somerhill Road | 473 yd | |
| The Ralli Hall Lunch And Social Club | 81 Denmark Villas, Hove | 507 yd | |
| Billies Cafe | 98 Goldstone Villas, Hove | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmeira | 70 - 71 Cromwell Road, Hove | 240 yd | |
| The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 405 yd | |
| Pulse Catering At The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 405 yd | |
| Grasshoppers | 87 The Drive, Hove | 452 yd | |
| Station | 100 Goldstone Villas, Hove | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nayeb Kebab House | Unit 4, Planet House | 600 yd | |
| Hove Patisserie | 11 Hove Park Villas, Hove | 602 yd | |
| Wolfies Of Hove | 90 Goldstone Villas, Hove | 621 yd | |
| Platform Coffee Shop Ltd | Kiosk, Hove Station | 621 yd | |
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 849 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 869 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 499 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 535 yd | |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.