Rothbury Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 5LH 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 Rothbury Road, Hove, BN3 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 5LG, BN3 5SA, BN3 5SB, BN3 5LL, BN3 5UB, BN3 5LN, BN3 5SD, BN3 5LJ, BN3 5SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 5LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.9% | 52.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN3 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 52.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 49.8% | 64.2% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 27.2% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5LH this area, 8.7% 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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 53.6% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 94.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91.1% | 86.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 86.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.4% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothbury Road was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.2% lower than the South Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rothbury Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Portslade and the 39th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rothbury Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2025-06-24 | £851,302 |
| 8 Rothbury Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-05-17 | £753,855 |
| 34 Rothbury Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-11-24 | £888,110 |
| 42 Rothbury Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-01-17 | £785,276 |
| 16 Rothbury Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2018-08-03 | £958,390 |
BN3 5LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
BN3 5LH 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,065 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 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,310 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 | 3,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,881 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 | 255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora's | 370 Portland Road, Hove | 143 yd | |
| Darya | 318 Portland Road, Hove | 301 yd | |
| St Leonard's Community Cafe | Church House, 211 New Church Road | 316 yd | |
| KBF Martial Arts Academy | 63 Hallyburton Road, Hove | 467 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 430 Portland Road, Hove | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinky Bites | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 175 yd | |
| The Fireplace At The Garden Bar | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 175 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 2 Station Road, Portslade | 594 yd | |
| The Foghorn (Wet Sales) | 55 Boundary Road, Hove | 623 yd | |
| The Gather Inn | 330 Kingsway, Hove | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Burgers | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 237 yd | |
| Poke Shack | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 237 yd | |
| The Athenian | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 238 yd | |
| VIPizza | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 238 yd | |
| Sopar So Good Ltd | 310 Portland Road, Hove | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 558 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 564 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 615 yd | |
| Tesco | 19/20 Station Road, Portslade | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Aldrington Recreation Ground WISH ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Crossfit Connect QUAYSIDE HOUSE QUAYSIDE HOUSE BASIN ROAD SOUTH | 850 yd | |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Shadi Danin Hair Scalp & Skin Clinic (Closed) New Church Road | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.