Wayfield Avenue is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 7LW is located in the Hangleton & Knoll electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wayfield Avenue, Hove, BN3 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7RE, BN3 7JS, BN3 7JW, BN3 7JU, BN3 7JT, BN3 7JJ, BN3 7EE, BN3 7LD, BN3 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 7LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.8% | 53.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.3% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 7LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 31.4% | 46% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.1% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 54.1% | 51.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 34.6% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.3% | 11.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 40.4% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 87.2% | 83.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 86.7% | 85.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 85.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 0.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayfield Avenue was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wayfield Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 283rd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Wayfield Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-06-13 | £426,026 |
| 46 Wayfield Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £747,000 | 2025-03-17 | £754,972 |
| 18 Wayfield Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-09-22 | £467,336 |
| 35 Wayfield Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-02-28 | £550,103 |
| 44 Wayfield Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-25 | £456,019 |
BN3 7LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7LW 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnerland Nursery School Sussex Street , BN2 0GR | 4out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 5,424 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 | 86 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Junior School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hove Infant School Portland Road , BN3 5JA | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 3,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,947 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 | 692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 2 yd | |
| Hove Polyclinic - Friends Cafe | Nevill Avenue, Hove | 174 yd | |
| Yummy Kebab | 88 Elm Drive, Hove | 315 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 550 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 568 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 614 yd | |
| The George Payne | 18 Payne Avenue, Hove | 650 yd | |
| The Ancient Mariner | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 869 yd | |
| Ancient Mariner Kitchen | 59 Rutland Road, Hove | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 13 Queens Parade, Hove | 547 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 548 yd | |
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 636 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 636 yd | |
| Deliveroo Editions | Unit 1, Saxon Works | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 588 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 636 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 268 - 272 Portland Road, Hove | 825 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 874 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc | 123 - 125 Portland Road, Hove | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Sports Direct Fitness (Hove) ST. HELIERS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Coral Health And Fitness Orchard Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,026 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.