Marmion Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 5FT 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 Marmion Road, Hove, BN3 5FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 5FS, BN3 5HE, BN3 5HH, BN3 5JB, BN3 5JA, BN3 5QT, BN3 5HN, BN3 5QJ, BN3 5HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 5FT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around BN3 5FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 39.3% | 48.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 33.9% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 58.8% | 60.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 27.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 48%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 12.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 48% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 14.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.1% | 83.6% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77.5% 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 | 83.8% | 77.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 77.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marmion Road was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marmion Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 233rd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 Marmion Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-02-20 | £660,967 |
| 30 Marmion Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-04-11 | £666,268 |
| 56 Marmion Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-04-30 | £668,085 |
| 32 Marmion Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2021-03-29 | £698,975 |
| 52 Marmion Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-02-26 | £619,443 |
BN3 5FT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 5FT 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,983 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 | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,418 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 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,963 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,106 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 | 232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Mahal (Eatclever Brighton) | 171 - 173 Portland Road, Hove | 54 yd | |
| Intenso Espresso Bar | 236 Portland Road, Hove | 112 yd | |
| Rustico Neopolitan Street Food | 244 Portland Road, Hove | 119 yd | |
| VIP Charcoal Grill | 238 Portland Road, Hove | 119 yd | |
| Danny's Chinese Restaurant | 179 - 181 Portland Road, Hove | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneham(wet Sales) | 153 Portland Road, Hove | 127 yd | |
| Pickled Oyster At The Stoneham | 153 Portland Road, Hove | 127 yd | |
| The George Payne | 18 Payne Avenue, Hove | 304 yd | |
| The Ancient Mariner | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 414 yd | |
| Ancient Mariner Kitchen | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoque | 169 Portland Road, Hove | 62 yd | |
| Sky High Fish Bar | 246 Portland Road, Hove | 119 yd | |
| Kismet Tandoori | 133 Portland Road, Hove | 127 yd | |
| Tiger Lounge | 182 Portland Road, Hove | 136 yd | |
| Express Pizza And Chicken | 172 Portland Road, Hove | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 274 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 340 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Aldrington Recreation Ground WISH ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Kingsway Tennis Courts LANGDALE COURT 223-225 LANGDALE COURT 223-225 KINGSWAY | tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.