Godwin Road is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 7FT is located in the Hangleton & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Godwin Road, Hove, BN3 7FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7FS, BN3 7FU, BN3 7FH, BN3 7SF, BN3 7SD, BN3 7FG, BN3 8AB, BN3 7SE, BN3 7SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 7FT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN3 7FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 44.8% | 48.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 36.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 50.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 18.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 31.5% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.8% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 9.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 0.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 74.3% | 70.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 85.4% | 81.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 80.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2.2% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 24.4% | 46.2% | -21.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godwin Road was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Godwin Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 313th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Godwin Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-26 | £366,844 |
| 120 Godwin Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2022-10-07 | £406,395 |
| 112 Godwin Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2017-10-20 | £418,997 |
| 94 Godwin Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-08-30 | £403,229 |
| 92 Godwin Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2012-04-27 | £429,940 |
The percentage of student residents living in BN3 7FT 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,419 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 | 3,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 2,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Kebab | 88 Elm Drive, Hove | 427 yd | |
| Cafe O | 2 Applesham Avenue, Hove | 531 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 554 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 577 yd | |
| Martlets Hospice | The Martlets Hospice, Wayfield Avenue | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 300 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 358 yd | |
| Hangleton Manor Inn | Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove | 688 yd | |
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 843 yd | |
| Dinky Bites | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 426 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 426 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 549 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 13 Queens Parade, Hove | 549 yd | |
| Deliveroo Editions | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 413 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 417 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 426 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 279 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 1,050 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.