Steyning Avenue is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 8GX 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 Steyning Avenue, Hove, BN3 8GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 8GY, BN3 8GZ, BN3 8GW, BN3 8GD, BN3 8GS, BN3 8JB, BN3 8JR, BN3 8GE, BN3 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 8GX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 36.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 46.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.1% | 26.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 13.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 25.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 12.4% | 7.8% | -4.6% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.7% | 67.1% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 76.7% 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 | 86.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 77.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steyning Avenue was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steyning Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 401st lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 245.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Steyning Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2022-08-23 | £400,431 |
| 28 Steyning Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £313,500 | 2021-05-20 | £350,317 |
| 22 Steyning Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2021-04-12 | £432,623 |
| 12 Steyning Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-24 | £380,524 |
| 34 Steyning Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-01-08 | £441,011 |
BN3 8GX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in BN3 8GX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove The Droveway , Hove BN3 7QA | 3out of 4 | 1,398 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 | 533 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,573 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 | 1,658 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 2,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankers | 218 - 220 Hangleton Road, Hove | 421 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 631 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 643 yd | |
| Cafe O | 2 Applesham Avenue, Hove | 652 yd | |
| Viva Vinyl Cafe | 63 Queen Victoria Avenue, Hove | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevill Public House | 214 Nevill Road, Hove | 587 yd | |
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 818 yd | |
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smileys | 3 Burwash Road, Hove | 285 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 655 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 13 Queens Parade, Hove | 655 yd | |
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 748 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 748 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 768 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 121 Nevill Road, Hove | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Nevill Playing Fields Eridge Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 170.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.