Rutland Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 5FE 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 Rutland Road, Hove, BN3 5FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 5FL, BN3 5FN, BN3 5FP, BN3 5AA, BN3 5FG, BN3 5FD, BN3 5FH, BN3 5BD, BN3 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 5FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.6% | 41.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 43.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 55.5% | 63.5% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 25% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5FE this area, 7.3% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 7.3% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 57.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 88.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 88.7% | 85.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 85.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.9% | 37.2% | 30.7% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Road was 15.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rutland Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 75th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Rutland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £730,499 | 2024-09-19 | £728,180 |
| 76 Rutland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-12-18 | £402,564 |
| 75 Rutland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-09-29 | £653,212 |
| 88 Rutland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-05-03 | £715,881 |
| 70 Rutland Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2022-12-14 | £746,186 |
BN3 5FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 5FE 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,113 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 | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 3,544 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 | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,699 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 | 252 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Poets | 44 Rutland Road, Hove | 167 yd | |
| Flour Pot Bakery | 121 Portland Road, Hove | 238 yd | |
| The Snug Hove CIC | Cafe, Stoneham Park | 240 yd | |
| The Snug | 2 Stoneham Road, Hove | 241 yd | |
| Costa | 127 Portland Road, Hove | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Mariner | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 1 yd | |
| Ancient Mariner Kitchen | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 1 yd | |
| The George Payne | 18 Payne Avenue, Hove | 244 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 90 Portland Road, Hove | 300 yd | |
| Stoneham(wet Sales) | 153 Portland Road, Hove | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800 Degrees Pizza | 110A Montgomery Street, Hove | 144 yd | |
| Chip Basket | 75 Portland Road, Hove | 266 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Unit 12, St Josephs Business Park | 298 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 130 Portland Road, Hove | 301 yd | |
| La Vespa | 162 Portland Road, Hove | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 243 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 252 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 684 yd | |
| Iceland | 54 - 56 Blatchington Road, Hove | 827 yd | |
| Co-op | 76 - 82 Blatchington Road, Hove | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 687 yd |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| St Andrews Ce Primary School BELFAST STREET | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Coral Health And Fitness Orchard Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 882 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Hove Park 3G Pitch HOVE PARK HOVE PARK OLD SHOREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 955 yd |
| Hove Park PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 1,002 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.