Margery Road is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 7GQ 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 Margery Road, Hove, BN3 7GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7GR, BN3 7DG, BN3 7GT, BN3 7GX, BN3 7HA, BN3 7GS, BN3 7GU, BN3 7GW, BN3 7GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 7GQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 32.2% | 34.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 40.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 15% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 43% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 29.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 30.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.3% | 84.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 89.7% | 79.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 79.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.5% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margery Road was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margery Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 317th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Margery Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-11-15 | £764,404 |
| 21 Margery Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-05-31 | £569,911 |
| 33A Margery Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-08-31 | £218,192 |
| 9 Margery Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-04 | £459,102 |
| 31 Margery Road, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-05-20 | £503,048 |
BN3 7GQ 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 7GQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 2,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBF Martial Arts Academy | 63 Hallyburton Road, Hove | 128 yd | |
| Japanese Cafe An-An | 94 Boundary Road, Hove | 273 yd | |
| Nora's | 370 Portland Road, Hove | 347 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 430 Portland Road, Hove | 381 yd | |
| Teba Sweetland Limited | 83 Boundary Road, Hove | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinky Bites | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 439 yd | |
| The Fireplace At The Garden Bar | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 439 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 2 Station Road, Portslade | 527 yd | |
| The Foghorn (Wet Sales) | 55 Boundary Road, Hove | 723 yd | |
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliveroo Editions | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 234 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 97 Boundary Road, Hove | 273 yd | |
| The Athenian | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 298 yd | |
| VIPizza | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 298 yd | |
| Zephyr Burgers | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 340 yd | |
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | 19/20 Station Road, Portslade | 649 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 669 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Aldrington Recreation Ground WISH ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 206.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.