Harbour Mews is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 4AP is located in the Wish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbour Mews, Hove, BN3 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 4EH, BN3 4EG, BN3 4QE, BN3 4QR, BN3 4QL, BN41 1DJ, BN3 4QP, BN3 4QH, BN41 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 4AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.6% | 49.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 4AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 44.7% | 52.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 30.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 52.4% | 56.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 47.2% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 79.4% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 81.8% | 73.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 73.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.8% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour Mews was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the South Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harbour Mews has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Portslade and the 309th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Harbour Mews, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2015-09-04 | £429,445 |
| 2 Harbour Mews, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2013-05-24 | £479,722 |
| 3 Harbour Mews, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, a newly built property | £295,000 | 2013-05-10 | £515,124 |
| 1 Harbour Mews, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2013-03-21 | £473,942 |
BN3 4AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 4AP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN3 4AP 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Community Primary School St Peter's Road , Portslade-By-Sea BN41 1LS | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 2,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanoos | 54 Station Road, Portslade | 137 yd | |
| Small Batch Coffee | Units 1 And 2, Wellington House | 166 yd | |
| Spoons Cafe | 3 North Street, Portslade | 227 yd | |
| Y'ariba Y'ariba | 24 Boundary Road, Hove | 229 yd | |
| Dishy | 25 Boundary Road, Hove | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Anchor | 81 Station Road, Portslade | 137 yd | |
| Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise | 81 Station Road, Portslade | 137 yd | |
| The Foghorn (Wet Sales) | 55 Boundary Road, Hove | 353 yd | |
| The Gather Inn | 330 Kingsway, Hove | 571 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 2 Station Road, Portslade | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa Kingdom | 7 Boundary Road, Hove | 23 yd | |
| Hainault Fryers | 6 Boundary Road, Hove | 23 yd | |
| Bad Boys Burgers | 3 Clarendon Place, Portslade | 109 yd | |
| Roll On Lunch | Builders Merchants, Wellington Road | 203 yd | |
| Fred Fish And Chips And Kebabs | 51 Boundary Road, Hove | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19/20 Station Road, Portslade | 462 yd | |
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 556 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Crossfit Connect QUAYSIDE HOUSE QUAYSIDE HOUSE BASIN ROAD SOUTH | 493 yd | |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| South Portslade Community Centre Church Road | 575 yd | |
| Aldrington Recreation Ground WISH ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.