Woodland Parade is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 6DR is located in the Westdene & Hove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodland Parade, Hove, BN3 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 6DH, BN3 6DJ, BN3 6QP, BN3 6DG, BN3 6QN, BN3 6QE, BN3 6DL, BN3 6BH, BN3 6QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 6DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 21.7% | 26.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 61.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) 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 | 63.4% | 61.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 26.3% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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.
In the area around BN3 6DR this area, 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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 53.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 86.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 87.6% | 76.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 77.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0.7% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Parade was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Westdene & Hove Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Parade has the 5th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Westdene & Hove Park and the 56th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodland Parade, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-08-28 | £1,009,730 |
| 1 Woodland Parade, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2017-04-04 | £2,545,828 |
BN3 6DR 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 6DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN3 6DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdene Primary School Bankside , Westdene BN1 5GN | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs View Life Skills College 7 Old London Road , Patcham BN1 8XR | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nola | 2 Woodland Parade, Hove | 2 yd | |
| 9 Vines | 7 Woodland Parade, Hove | 18 yd | |
| Viva Vinyl Cafe | 63 Queen Victoria Avenue, Hove | 479 yd | |
| Gather And Gather (Staff Canteen) - Lloyds Banking | 3 City Park, The Droveway | 802 yd | |
| The Hilltop Cafe | Tea Kiosk, Dyke Road Avenue | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevill Public House | 214 Nevill Road, Hove | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavour Express | 2 The Parade, Valley Drive | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | 121 Nevill Road, Hove | 710 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Nevill Road, Hove | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Coral Health And Fitness Orchard Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,019 yd |
| Withdean Sports Complex Withdean Stadium Withdean Stadium Tongdean Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.