Old Shoreham Road is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 7BD 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 7BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7BE, BN3 7AL, BN3 7BH, BN3 7BA, BN3 7AG, BN3 7AP, BN3 7BJ, BN3 7AJ, BN3 7BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 7BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 55.1% | 56.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (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 | 47.7% | 58.5% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 29.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 7BD this area, 8% 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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 4.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 57.9% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 86.7% | 82.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 82.3% | 77.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 77.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.4% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Shoreham Road was 365.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 515.4% higher than the Goldsmid average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Shoreham Road has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Goldsmid and the 59th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2009-04-03 | £1,800,496 |
| 130 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2009-04-03 | £1,800,496 |
BN3 7BD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7BD 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 | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 3,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 645 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Community 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 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,796 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy of Performing Arts 56a Livingstone Road , BN3 3WL | - not rated | 639 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South England International School Wilbury Villas (office only) , Hove BN3 6AH | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Academy 31 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Tandoori | Ground Floor Restaurant, 71 Old Shoreham Road | 58 yd | |
| Burger King | Goldstone Retail Park, Newtown Road | 154 yd | |
| Nando's | Goldstone Retail Park, Newtown Road | 154 yd | |
| Cafe Monella | 170 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 196 yd | |
| The Oaktree Hove | 142 Sackville Road, Hove | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Park Tavern | 156 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 196 yd | |
| Hove Rugby Club -Bar | Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive | 225 yd | |
| The Poets Corner | 33 Montgomery Street, Hove | 608 yd | |
| The Exchange | 8 Goldstone Street, Hove | 619 yd | |
| Chef Weilding At The Exchange | 8 Goldstone Street, Hove | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 180 Sackville Road, Hove | 158 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 93 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 247 yd | |
| Sandwich Masters | 101 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 247 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Unit 12, St Josephs Business Park | 395 yd | |
| Seagulls Fish And Chips | 147 Sackville Road, Hove | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 439 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Nevill Road, Hove | 615 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 121 Nevill Road, Hove | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 751 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hove Park 3G Pitch HOVE PARK HOVE PARK OLD SHOREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 276 yd |
| Hove Park PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Coral Health And Fitness Orchard Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 373 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 664 yd | |
| Hove Recreation Ground HOVE RECREATION GROUND HOVE RECREATION GROUND SHIRLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| The Gym (Hove) 84-88 84-88 BLATCHINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.