The Droveway is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 7PY is located in the Westdene & Hove Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 2006-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Droveway, Hove, BN3 7PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 7AW, BN3 7DR, BN3 7AU, BN3 7BG, BN3 7BF, BN3 7BJ, BN3 7BH, BN3 7QA, BN3 7BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 7PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.5% | 30% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 55.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 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 7PY this area, 9.7% 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 57.1% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 85.3% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 89.2% | 81.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 81.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Droveway was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% higher than the Westdene & Hove Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Droveway has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Westdene & Hove Park and the 359th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Park The Droveway, Hove, Brighton And Hove Other, an established residential building | £15,800,000 | 2015-03-05 | £20,999,145 |
BN3 7PY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 4,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Spa Nursery School Park Hill , BN2 0BT | 4out of 4 | 4,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 170 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School The Upper Drive , BN3 6NB | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Belfast Street , BN3 3YT | 3out of 4 | 1,475 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 | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,587 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 | 2,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Place 45 Cromwell Road , BN3 3ER | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Canteen, Building 2, C/o Legal And General Assurance | Legal & General Hove (CH & Co Catering), City Park | 2 yd | |
| Gather And Gather (Staff Canteen) - Lloyds Banking | 3 City Park, The Droveway | 93 yd | |
| Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium | Nevill Road, Hove | 230 yd | |
| Hove Park Cafe | Hove Park, Hove | 242 yd | |
| Spice Tandoori | Ground Floor Restaurant, 71 Old Shoreham Road | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Rugby Club -Bar | Hove Recreation Ground, Shirley Drive | 242 yd | |
| Hove Park Tavern | 156 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 534 yd | |
| Nevill Public House | 214 Nevill Road, Hove | 819 yd | |
| Grasshoppers | 87 The Drive, Hove | 915 yd | |
| The Watchmaker's Arms | 84 Goldstone Villas, Hove | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 93 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 522 yd | |
| Sandwich Masters | 101 Old Shoreham Road, Hove | 522 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 180 Sackville Road, Hove | 540 yd | |
| Deliveroo HOP Ltd | Unit 12, St Josephs Business Park | 782 yd | |
| Hove Patisserie | 11 Hove Park Villas, Hove | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Nevill Road, Hove | 261 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 121 Nevill Road, Hove | 407 yd | |
| Getir | Unit 11, St Josephs Business Park | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 The Droveway, Hove | 887 yd | |
| Tesco | 84 Denmark Villas, Hove | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Health And Fitness Orchard Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 258 yd |
| Hove Park PARK VIEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 284 yd |
| Hove Park 3G Pitch HOVE PARK HOVE PARK OLD SHOREHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 310 yd |
| Hove Park School (Nevill Campus) NEVILL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Hove Recreation Ground HOVE RECREATION GROUND HOVE RECREATION GROUND SHIRLEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Zt Fitness & Fight School (Closed) Hove Business Centre Hove Business Centre Fonthill Road | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Grasshoppers Lawn Tennis Club GRASSHOPPERS GRASSHOPPERS THE DRIVE | tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Ralli Hall Centre DENMARK VILLAS | 961 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.