Hangleton Valley Drive is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 8FE 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 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, BN3 8FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 8FB, BN3 8EZ, BN3 8FA, BN3 8EW, BN3 8EL, BN3 8EY, BN3 8EU, BN3 8ER, BN3 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN3 8FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BN3 8FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 15.7% | 20.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 62.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 8.5% | -3.9% | 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 | 34.5% | 41.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 46% | 39.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 16.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 34.7% | 24.2% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 31.5% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 86% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 95% | 85.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 85.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hangleton Valley Drive was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hangleton Valley Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188A Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2024-02-23 | £532,265 |
| 149 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2024-02-15 | £423,545 |
| 152 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-09-15 | £446,934 |
| 176 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £802,000 | 2023-08-25 | £784,006 |
| 155 Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-08-02 | £537,461 |
BN3 8FE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 8FE 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 8FE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 4,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 4,589 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 | 1,681 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 3,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Hole Cafe | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hove Golf Club (Bar) | Badger Way, Hove | 701 yd | |
| West Hove Golf Club (Catering Franchise) | West Hove Golf Club, Badger Way | 701 yd | |
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 737 yd | |
| Hangleton Manor Inn | Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freiduria El Canario | 165 Hangleton Way, Hove | 200 yd | |
| Wok 4 U | 181 Hangleton Way, Hove | 209 yd | |
| Hove Fish Bar | 173 Hangleton Way, Hove | 209 yd | |
| Smileys | 3 Burwash Road, Hove | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 489 yd |
| West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| West Hove Golf Club BADGERS WAY | golf | 702 yd |
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 758 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.