Poplar Avenue, Hove, BN3 8PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN3 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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	55.6%	49.8%	-5.8%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	44.4%	50.2%	5.8%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	21.9%	36.9%	15.0%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	46.8%	-6.3%	44.2%	2.6%
Separated	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.5%
Divorced	7.7%	7.2%	-0.5%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	14.3%	6.3%	-8.0%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	39.5%	47.3%	7.8%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	36.6%	35.3%	-1.3%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	19.8%	13.1%	-6.7%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.1%	20%	-11.1%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	10.7%	0.0%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	14.7%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	10.7%	5.6%	5.3%	5.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	15.6%	7.4%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	24%	2.6%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	7.1%	4.4%	-2.7%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	3.5%	2.7%	0.4%	3.1%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	87.7%	81.1%	-6.6%	81.4%	-0.3%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Arab	4.5%	4.2%	-0.3%	0.6%	3.6%
Other	0%	5.6%	5.6%	1.6%	4.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	88.9%	81.4%	-7.5%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	2.9%	8.4%	5.5%	6.1%	2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	5.3%	7.4%	2.1%	2.7%	4.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.8%	81.4%	-5.4%	83.2%	-1.8%
10+ Years	1.6%	9.5%	7.9%	9.8%	-0.3%
5-10 Years	2.5%	5.3%	2.8%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	7%	2.1%	-4.9%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	3.2%	1.5%	1.7%
North Africa	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	48.2%	46.2%	2.0%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Not answered	9.6%	6.0%	3.6%

Safety

Is Poplar Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Avenue was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% 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 187th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,400

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN3 8PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Poplar Avenue are based on 205 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Brighton And Hove.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poplar Avenue, Hove, BN3 8PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN3 8PY

Average Price
£268,194

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£268,194

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Avenue

Average Price
£495,549

Semi-Detached
£529,522

Terraced
£533,996

Detached
£540,615

Flats/Maisonettes
£267,628

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
196 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£228,000	2018-08-10	£249,091
208 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2017-08-21	£247,224
206 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£157,750	2006-11-30	£262,823
200 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2005-12-02	£294,438
206 Poplar Avenue, Hove, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£81,500	2001-02-08	£266,805

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN3 8PY

Employment

BN3 8PY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN3 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	11
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	6
Construction	5
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	571 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hangleton Primary School Dale View , BN3 8LF	3out of 4	610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Goldstone Primary School Laburnum Avenue , BN3 7JW	3out of 4	1,444 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA	3out of 4	1,788 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldrington CofE Primary School Eridge Road , BN3 7QD	3out of 4	1,808 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN	3out of 4	574 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW	3out of 4	1,648 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS	3out of 4	2,073 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN	3out of 4	2,084 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School The Upper Drive , BN3 6ND	3out of 4	3,700 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ	- not rated	4,262 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College 205 Dyke Road , BN3 6EG	- not rated	4,315 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU	4out of 4	1,713 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD	- not rated	2,185 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED	- not rated	2,479 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD	- not rated	3,033 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Drive Preparatory School 101 The Drive , BN3 6GE	- not rated	3,197 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
19th Hole Cafe	Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane	728 yd
Bankers	218 - 220 Hangleton Road, Hove	890 yd
Cafe O	2 Applesham Avenue, Hove	899 yd
Traact Nutrition Kitchen	15A Queens Parade, Hove	930 yd
The Flour Pot Bakery	210 Hangleton Road, Hove	949 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brighton Footgolf	Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane	728 yd
Hangleton Manor Inn	Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove	853 yd
The Grenadier	200 Hangleton Road, Hove	950 yd
West Hove Golf Club (Bar)	Badger Way, Hove	982 yd
West Hove Golf Club (Catering Franchise)	West Hove Golf Club, Badger Way	982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Freiduria El Canario	165 Hangleton Way, Hove	83 yd
Wok 4 U	181 Hangleton Way, Hove	93 yd
Hove Fish Bar	173 Hangleton Way, Hove	93 yd
Smileys	3 Burwash Road, Hove	763 yd
Cuisinne	9 West Way, Hove	897 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	3 West Way, Hove		897 yd
The Co-operative Group	5 The Parade, Hangleton Road		946 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hangleton Park HANGLETON PARK HANGLETON PARK HARMSWORTH CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	224 yd
West Blatchington Primary School HANGLETON WAY	grass pitches	469 yd
Hangleton Primary School DALE VIEW	swimming pool	517 yd
Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane	golf	827 yd
Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive	grass pitches	940 yd
West Hove Golf Club BADGERS WAY	golf	983 yd
Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,028 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BN3 8PY