Crown Close is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 3NT is located in the Goldsmid electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crown Close, Hove, BN3 3NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 3GD, BN3 1GB, BN3 3AU, BN3 3AX, BN3 1JP, BN3 3GG, BN3 3GH, BN3 3GB, BN3 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 3NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 40.5% | 45.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 36% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 31.1% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3NT this area, 7.7% 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 52.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.3% | 82.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 78.3% | 66.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 19% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 77.2% | 65.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 18% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 1.2% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Close was 81.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.2% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crown Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 332nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 506.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crown Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £624,500 | 2021-04-16 | £695,365 |
| 8 Crown Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-02-10 | £623,560 |
| 5 Crown Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-05-10 | £523,333 |
| Parking Space 2 Crown Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-03-19 | £27,702 |
| 9 Crown Close, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-01-31 | £627,164 |
BN3 3NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
BN3 3NT 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,871 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 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 3,245 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 | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,106 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Bait | 41 Church Road, Hove | 293 yd | |
| Down To Earth Coffee | 75 - 76 Western Road, Hove | 316 yd | |
| Mekan | 64 Western Road, Hove | 316 yd | |
| La Piazza | 79 - 80 Western Road, Hove | 316 yd | |
| History Pizzeria | Intergen House, 65-67 Western Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 207 yd | |
| Pulse Catering At The Sussex Cricketer | 3A Eaton Road, Hove | 207 yd | |
| Cooper's Cask | 3 Farm Road, Hove | 337 yd | |
| The Farm Tavern | 13 Farm Road, Hove | 341 yd | |
| Bison Beer Crafthouse | 57 Church Road, Hove | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Rebels | 85 Western Road, Hove | 340 yd | |
| Grubbs | 62 Western Road, Hove | 376 yd | |
| Nayeb Kebab House | Unit 4, Planet House | 441 yd | |
| Gandom | 26 Church Road, Hove | 477 yd | |
| Joes Burger House | 20A Church Road, Hove | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 55 Western Road, Hove | 376 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 847 yd | |
| Waitrose | 130-134 Western Road, Brighton | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Poolside Leisure Club (Brighton) (Closed) Kings Road | swimming pool | 876 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 928 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 934 yd | |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 987 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.