Poplar Avenue is in Hove and in Hove district. BN3 8PT 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 Poplar Avenue, Hove, BN3 8PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN3 8PS, BN3 8JL, BN3 8JH, BN3 8PR, BN3 8JN, BN3 8JJ, BN3 8PU, BN3 8PQ, BN3 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 8PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 30.2% | 33.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.7% | 11.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.9% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 41.8% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 93.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.7% | 89.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Avenue was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Hangleton & Knoll average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Hangleton & Knoll and the 157th lowest crime rate of 804 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-11-14 | £543,254 |
| 37 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2025-08-29 | £544,260 |
| 37 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-07-18 | £411,781 |
| 71 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-03-08 | £447,905 |
| 81 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-14 | £394,456 |
BN3 8PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 8PT 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Junior School Dale View , BN3 8LF | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Blatchington Junior School Amberley Drive , BN3 8JQ | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knoll Infant School Stapley Road , BN3 7FG | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Community 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 | 775 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Community College Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City College Brighton and Hove Pelham Street , BN1 4FA | - not rated | 5,012 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 | 1,498 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fold School 201 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe O | 2 Applesham Avenue, Hove | 331 yd | |
| Bankers | 218 - 220 Hangleton Road, Hove | 336 yd | |
| Traact Nutrition Kitchen | 15A Queens Parade, Hove | 356 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 210 Hangleton Road, Hove | 371 yd | |
| Hove Polyclinic - Friends Cafe | Nevill Avenue, Hove | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grenadier | 200 Hangleton Road, Hove | 430 yd | |
| Hangleton Bowling Club | 97 Rowan Avenue, Hove | 514 yd | |
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 833 yd | |
| Hangleton Manor Inn | Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove | 834 yd | |
| Nevill Public House | 214 Nevill Road, Hove | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinne | 9 West Way, Hove | 363 yd | |
| Mandarin Garden | 1 West Way, Hove | 363 yd | |
| Tulsi Tandoori | 5A Queens Parade, Hove | 377 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 13 Queens Parade, Hove | 377 yd | |
| Wok 4 U | 181 Hangleton Way, Hove | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 West Way, Hove | 363 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 5 The Parade, Hangleton Road | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 1,070 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW | swimming pool | 158 yd |
| Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 468 yd |
| West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Goldstone Junior School LABURNUM AVENUE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Blatchington Mill School NEVILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Knoll Park STAPLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 1,035 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 | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.