Downsview is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 8EN 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 Downsview, Hove, BN3 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 8EP, BN3 8EW, BN3 8EL, BN3 8DA, BN3 8ED, BN3 8EF, BN3 8EH, BN3 8EA, BN3 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 8EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.7% | 53.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN3 8EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 23.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 61% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 52.6% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 30.1% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.1% | 17.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 34.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.6% | 86% | -7.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.2% | 89.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 89.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.7% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downsview was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downsview has the 11th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 201st lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% 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 Downsview, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-02-26 | £498,723 |
| 4 Downsview, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-03-02 | £632,176 |
| 6 Downsview, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2013-12-16 | £587,380 |
| 1 Downsview, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-08-05 | £540,645 |
| 3 Downsview, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2013-06-07 | £572,854 |
BN3 8EN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 3,703 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 | 4,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,625 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 | 1,364 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 3,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Hole Cafe | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 401 yd | |
| Cafe O | 2 Applesham Avenue, Hove | 993 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 1,033 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 1,060 yd | |
| Bankers | 218 - 220 Hangleton Road, Hove | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 401 yd | |
| Hangleton Manor Inn | Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove | 567 yd | |
| West Hove Golf Club (Bar) | Badger Way, Hove | 843 yd | |
| West Hove Golf Club (Catering Franchise) | West Hove Golf Club, Badger Way | 843 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok 4 U | 181 Hangleton Way, Hove | 296 yd | |
| Hove Fish Bar | 173 Hangleton Way, Hove | 296 yd | |
| Freiduria El Canario | 165 Hangleton Way, Hove | 326 yd | |
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 946 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 946 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 455 yd |
| Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| West Hove Golf Club BADGERS WAY | golf | 845 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.