Laburnum Avenue is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 7JW 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 Laburnum Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7RE, BN3 7LW, BN3 7JA, BN3 7JL, BN3 7JJ, BN3 7JD, BN3 7JS, BN3 7JF, BN3 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 7JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 53.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 7JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 39.6% | 45.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 32.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 38.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 21.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around BN3 7JW this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 33.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91% | 86.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 90.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 90.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Avenue was 334.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 322.2% higher than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Avenue has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 64th highest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Laburnum Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2022-03-22 | £407,000 |
| 19 Laburnum Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2016-02-26 | £395,358 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 85 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knoll Infant School Stapley Road , BN3 7FG | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Junior School Dale View , BN3 8LF | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,801 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 | 3,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fold School 201 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torah Academy 31 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martlets Hospice | The Martlets Hospice, Wayfield Avenue | 153 yd | |
| Hove Polyclinic - Friends Cafe | Nevill Avenue, Hove | 194 yd | |
| Yummy Kebab | 88 Elm Drive, Hove | 198 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 423 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 414 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 462 yd | |
| The George Payne | 18 Payne Avenue, Hove | 799 yd | |
| Dinky Bites | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 943 yd | |
| The Fireplace At The Garden Bar | 324 Portland Road, Hove | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 13 Queens Parade, Hove | 416 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 416 yd | |
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 488 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 488 yd | |
| Deliveroo Editions | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 488 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 921 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 991 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.