Portland Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 5DP 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 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 5BL, BN3 5DN, BN3 5PJ, BN3 5QY, BN3 5BJ, BN3 5FA, BN3 5PQ, BN3 5FF, BN3 5PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 5DP 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 | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 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 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 33.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 53.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 11.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 46.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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 | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 85.2% | 85.3% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 86.1% | 81.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 81.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portland Road was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Portland Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-10-20 | £195,188 |
| 85A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-17 | £567,748 |
| 75 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-21 | £431,057 |
| 99A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-06-30 | £428,418 |
| 117A Portland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2022-02-04 | £439,955 |
BN3 5DP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN3 5DP 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,528 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 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,349 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 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,630 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 | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mila's Cafe | 81 Portland Road, Hove | 1 yd | |
| Tea Leaf | 89 Portland Road, Hove | 2 yd | |
| Primal Burgers | 108 Portland Road, Hove | 45 yd | |
| Pit And Pal | 96 Portland Road, Hove | 45 yd | |
| WH Payne | 104 Portland Road, Hove | 45 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbourne | 90 Portland Road, Hove | 45 yd | |
| Aldrington Club | 86 Portland Road, Hove | 157 yd | |
| The Ancient Mariner | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 269 yd | |
| Ancient Mariner Kitchen | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 269 yd | |
| Stoneham(wet Sales) | 153 Portland Road, Hove | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Basket | 75 Portland Road, Hove | 2 yd | |
| 800 Degrees Pizza | 110A Montgomery Street, Hove | 140 yd | |
| Papachinos Pizza | 84 Portland Road, Hove | 157 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 130 Portland Road, Hove | 169 yd | |
| La Vespa | 162 Portland Road, Hove | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 115 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 468 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 656 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 656 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 968 yd | |
| Cheetahs Gym KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| King Alfred Leisure Centre KING ALFRED KING ALFRED KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Kingsway Tennis Courts LANGDALE COURT 223-225 LANGDALE COURT 223-225 KINGSWAY | tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.