The Paddock is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 6LT 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 The Paddock, Hove, BN3 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 6LG, BN3 6UA, BN3 6LH, BN3 6LE, BN3 6LW, BN3 6PP, BN3 6LJ, BN3 6PQ, BN3 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 6LT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.7% | 48.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 6LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 30.8% | 32.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 53.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 4.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.4% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 8.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 53.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 91.4% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 84.1% | 87.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 2% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 87.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.2% | -10.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 63.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% higher than the Preston Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
The Paddock has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park and the 396th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Paddock, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £962,500 | 2024-12-13 | £980,950 |
| 1 The Paddock, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £777,320 | 2024-10-01 | £794,091 |
| 11 The Paddock, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-08-02 | £979,425 |
| 9 The Paddock, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,535,000 | 2022-12-14 | £1,505,540 |
| 7 The Paddock, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £802,500 | 2022-05-20 | £830,733 |
BN3 6LT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 3,678 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 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Infant School Highcroft Villas , BN1 5PS | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Withdean BN1 6UT | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 1,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,060 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 | 421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlesham School 190 Dyke Road , BRIGHTON BN1 5AA | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Recreation Ground Cafe | The Old Rec Cafe, Hove Recreation Ground | 291 yd | |
| Tivoli Cafe | 98 Reigate Road, Brighton | 508 yd | |
| Staff Canteen, Building 2, C/o Legal And General Assurance | Legal & General Hove (CH & Co Catering), City Park | 788 yd | |
| Gather And Gather (Staff Canteen) - Lloyds Banking | 3 City Park, The Droveway | 806 yd | |
| Hove Park Cafe | Hove Park, Hove | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | Station Hotel, 1 Hampstead Road | 643 yd | |
| Grasshoppers | 87 The Drive, Hove | 671 yd | |
| Hove Rugby Club -Bar | Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive | 811 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 213 Preston Road, Brighton | 966 yd | |
| CoCoWok | 197 Preston Road, Brighton | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tammy's Fish Bar | 26 The Drove, Brighton | 462 yd | |
| Hove Patisserie | 11 Hove Park Villas, Hove | 831 yd | |
| Captain Cooks | 212 Dyke Road, Brighton | 960 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 210 Dyke Road, Brighton | 995 yd | |
| Platform Coffee Shop Ltd | Kiosk, Hove Station | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 The Droveway, Hove | 119 yd | |
| Tesco | 239 Dyke Road, Hove | 773 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 979 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Nevill Road, Hove | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove THE DROVEWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Pavilion & Avenue Tennis Club THE DROVEWAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Hove Recreation Ground HOVE RECREATION GROUND HOVE RECREATION GROUND SHIRLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Brighton And Hove Prep RADINDEN MANOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 539 yd |
| Cottesmore St. Mary'S Rc Primary School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Hove Park PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School THE UPPER DRIVE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Hove Park 3G Pitch HOVE PARK HOVE PARK OLD SHOREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 714 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Preston Bowls Club Brighton Ltd PRESTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 882 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 | 184.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.