New Church Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 4AB is located in the Westbourne & Poets' Corner electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 4AJ, BN3 5DA, BN3 4AA, BN3 4FH, BN3 3FE, BN3 3FA, BN3 5DY, BN3 3WA, BN3 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 4AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 44% | 52.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 30.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 5.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 47.1% | 51.9% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 52.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.5% | 85.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 81.2% | 67.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 16% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 67.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 16% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Church Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Brunswick & Adelaide average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Church Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide and the 261st lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-10 | £278,079 |
| 7 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-12 | £255,439 |
| 19 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-15 | £252,881 |
| 5 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-01 | £313,781 |
| 7 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2017-07-21 | £274,341 |
BN3 4AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davigdor Infant School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RG | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 2out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,695 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 | 2,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,911 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 | 61 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Academy 31 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 217 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonelands School of Ballet and Theatre Arts 170a Church Road , BN3 2DJ | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Performing Arts 56a Livingstone Road , BN3 3WL | - not rated | 657 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite At The Museum | 19 Pembroke Court, 15 New Church Road | 2 yd | |
| Hove Tandoori | 175 Church Road, Hove | 207 yd | |
| Appletree Montessori Nursery | 22 Connaught Road, Hove | 211 yd | |
| Etch. By Steven Edwards | 216 Church Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| Moonstone Sri Lankan Restaurant Ltd | 208 Church Road, Hove | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Connaught Pub And Kitchen | 48 Hove Street, Hove | 182 yd | |
| Ola's Bar | 196 Church Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| Tattoo Bar M13 | 214 Church Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| The Stirling Arms | 3 Stirling Place, Hove | 287 yd | |
| Ginger Pig | 3 Hove Street, Hove | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Stock Deli | 181 Church Road, Hove | 217 yd | |
| MADRASI'S Taste Of South India | 194 Church Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| Hove Kebab | 202A Church Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| Sea Horse Takeaway | 12 Blatchington Road, Hove | 383 yd | |
| First Cup | 34 Blatchington Road, Hove | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 431 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 486 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 486 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 570 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Kingsway Tennis Courts LANGDALE COURT 223-225 LANGDALE COURT 223-225 KINGSWAY | tennis courts | 857 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 1,003 yd | |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.