Portland Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 5DJ 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 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 5DR, BN3 5DH, BN3 3FD, BN3 3HA, BN3 3WE, BN3 5BP, BN3 5BG, BN3 3YP, BN3 5DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 5DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 53.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 42.7% | 46.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 5DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 52.1% | 58.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 18.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 41% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 11.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 49% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 5.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.1% | 85.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 86.2% | 79.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 79.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Goldsmid average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-02-18 | £708,246 |
| Ground Floor 10 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-06-12 | £205,220 |
| First Floor Flat 16 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-08-16 | £469,963 |
| 28 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2023-02-23 | £877,806 |
| Garden Flat 22A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-02-17 | £388,355 |
BN3 5DJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,422 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 | 2,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 492 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Im Thai Food Factory (Street Food) | 14 Blatchington Road, Hove | 172 yd | |
| Joeies Convenience Store | 2 Blatchington Road, Hove | 172 yd | |
| Bready Delights | 61 Blatchington Road, Hove | 267 yd | |
| Elise Pantry | 59 Blatchington Road, Hove | 283 yd | |
| Mila's Cafe | 81 Portland Road, Hove | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrington Club | 86 Portland Road, Hove | 174 yd | |
| The Poets Corner | 33 Montgomery Street, Hove | 187 yd | |
| The Stirling Arms | 3 Stirling Place, Hove | 311 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 90 Portland Road, Hove | 344 yd | |
| The Exchange | 8 Goldstone Street, Hove | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Kitchen | 19 Blatchington Road, Hove | 137 yd | |
| Sea Horse Takeaway | 12 Blatchington Road, Hove | 172 yd | |
| First Cup | 34 Blatchington Road, Hove | 172 yd | |
| Papachinos Pizza | 84 Portland Road, Hove | 174 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo Hove | 101 Sackville Road, Hove | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 330 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 330 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 442 yd | |
| Tesco | 165 - 169 Church Road, Hove | 579 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 697 yd | |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 968 yd |
| Hove Park 3G Pitch HOVE PARK HOVE PARK OLD SHOREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.