Poynings Drive is in Hove and in Brighton And Hove district. BN3 8GN 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 Poynings Drive, Hove, BN3 8GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 8GL, BN3 8GU, BN3 8JQ, BN3 8GQ, BN3 8GP, BN3 8GT, BN3 8BS, BN3 8BN, BN3 8GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN3 8GN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 59.9% | 56.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 40.1% | 43.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 8GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 42% | 52.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 18.1% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 49% | 43.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 24.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 19.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
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 8GN this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 31.5% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 17.8% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 24% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 87% | 86.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
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 | 87% | 85.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 86.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poynings Drive was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poynings Drive has the 21st highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store 72A Poynings Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2024-12-02 | £296,021 |
| 71A Poynings Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-12 | £273,281 |
| 84A Poynings Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-05 | £268,125 |
| 69A Poynings Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-10-17 | £306,554 |
| 97 Poynings Drive, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-11-20 | £209,723 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Free schools | 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 | 173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 3,168 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 | 3,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG | - not rated | 3,783 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 | 2,031 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove The Droveway , BN3 6LU | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 2,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankers | 218 - 220 Hangleton Road, Hove | 759 yd | |
| Viva Vinyl Cafe | 63 Queen Victoria Avenue, Hove | 830 yd | |
| Cafe O | 2 Applesham Avenue, Hove | 945 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 945 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevill Public House | 214 Nevill Road, Hove | 870 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smileys | 3 Burwash Road, Hove | 143 yd | |
| Freiduria El Canario | 165 Hangleton Way, Hove | 720 yd | |
| Wok 4 U | 181 Hangleton Way, Hove | 740 yd | |
| Hove Fish Bar | 173 Hangleton Way, Hove | 740 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 1,017 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 936 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.