New Church Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 4JS is located in the Wish 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 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 4JE, BN3 4JT, BN3 4DB, BN3 4LF, BN3 5LJ, BN3 5LT, BN3 5UA, BN3 4DA, BN3 4LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 4JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 31.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 49.8% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 61.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4JS this area, 8.6% 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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 56.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89.2% | 89.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 82.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 82.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.1% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Church Road was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the South Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Church Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Portslade and the 230th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mornington Mansions New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-09-16 | £315,677 |
| 14 Mornington Mansions New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-08-06 | £318,023 |
| 5 Mornington Mansions New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-16 | £317,181 |
| 6 Mornington Mansions New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-08-25 | £345,731 |
| 3 Mornington Mansions New Church Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-31 | £279,606 |
BN3 4JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,045 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 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,945 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 | 243 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedwell Cafe | 325 Kingsway, Hove | 348 yd | |
| St Leonard's Community Cafe | Church House, 211 New Church Road | 378 yd | |
| Shoreline Coffee + Kitchen | 339 Kingsway, Hove | 387 yd | |
| Nora's | 370 Portland Road, Hove | 400 yd | |
| Breakfast At Tiffany's | 333 Kingsway, Hove | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinky Bites | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 378 yd | |
| The Fireplace At The Garden Bar | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 378 yd | |
| Lobo's Caribbean Cuisine At The Gather Inn | Blue Lagoon, 330 Kingsway | 395 yd | |
| The Gather Inn | 330 Kingsway, Hove | 406 yd | |
| The Foghorn (Wet Sales) | 55 Boundary Road, Hove | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopar So Good Ltd | 310 Portland Road, Hove | 419 yd | |
| Zephyr Burgers | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 484 yd | |
| Poke Shack | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 484 yd | |
| The Athenian | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 485 yd | |
| VIPizza | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 588 yd | |
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | 19/20 Station Road, Portslade | 734 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrington Recreation Ground WISH ROAD | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Crossfit Connect QUAYSIDE HOUSE QUAYSIDE HOUSE BASIN ROAD SOUTH | 655 yd | |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Kingsway Tennis Courts LANGDALE COURT 223-225 LANGDALE COURT 223-225 KINGSWAY | tennis courts | 938 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.