Old Shoreham Road is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 6EQ is located in the Goldsmid electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 6EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 6ER, BN3 6ES, BN3 6EP, BN3 6ET, BN3 6EN, BN3 6EU, BN3 6FA, BN3 6EA, BN3 6FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 6EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 48.1% | 11.0% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.7% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 50.7% | 62.8% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 27.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.6% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around BN3 6EQ this area, 5.7% 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 62.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 5.7% | -17.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 17.1% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 62.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 29.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.3% | 84.2% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 85.6% | 82.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 82.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Shoreham Road was 27.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Shoreham Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 168th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 2 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-04-29 | £263,581 |
| Flat 4 2 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2021-04-09 | £248,329 |
| Flat 1 2 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2020-12-11 | £485,025 |
| Flat 2 2 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-07-31 | £450,353 |
| Flat 3 2 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-04-24 | £196,723 |
BN3 6EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 6EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in BN3 6EQ 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Primary School Somerhill Road , BN3 1RP | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Junior School Stanford Road , BN1 5PR | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Spring Street , BN1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 447 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Girls GDST Montpelier Road , Brighton BN1 3AT | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisons Of Hove | 11 - 13 Montefiore Road, Hove | 303 yd | |
| Dyke Road Park Cafe | Dyke Road Park, Dyke Road | 315 yd | |
| Okka | 206 Dyke Road, Brighton | 408 yd | |
| The Fitness Bar | 218 Dyke Road, Brighton | 434 yd | |
| The Garden Cafe | St Anns Well Gardens, Somerhill Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyke Alehouse | 218 Dyke Road, Brighton | 434 yd | |
| The Palmeira | 70 - 71 Cromwell Road, Hove | 478 yd | |
| Brighton Railway Club | 4 Belmont, Brighton | 560 yd | |
| The Chimney House | 28 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton | 563 yd | |
| Good Companions (wet Sales) | 132 Dyke Road, Brighton | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchant | 5 Montefiore Road, Hove | 303 yd | |
| Rojo's | 1A Montefiore Road, Hove | 303 yd | |
| Montefiore Fisheries | 23 Montefiore Road, Hove | 303 yd | |
| Captain Cooks | 212 Dyke Road, Brighton | 408 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 210 Dyke Road, Brighton | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 444 yd | |
| Co-Op | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 The Droveway, Hove | 1,068 yd | |
| Tesco | 82 Western Road, Hove | 1,072 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 130 Western Road, Hove | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dyke Road Park TEA CHALET TEA CHALET DYKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 258 yd |
| Bhasvic Sports Centre DYKE ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| St Ann'S Well Gardens Somerhill Road | tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 623 yd |
| Hove County Cricket Ground EATON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Brighton And Hove High School BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL BRIGHTON AND HOVE HIGH SCHOOL MONTPELIER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 895 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 923 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.