Infinity Close is in Portslade, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN41 1AY is located in the South Portslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 2015-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Infinity Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 1AE, BN41 1AX, BN41 1GJ, BN41 1AF, BN41 1GN, BN41 1DE, BN41 1AB, BN41 1AD, BN41 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN41 1AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45% | 48.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 35.3% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 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 | 24.3% | 17.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 39.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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 | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 85.7% | 90.1% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89.6% | 82.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 82.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.6% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Infinity Close was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the South Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Infinity Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in South Portslade and the 259th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 1 Infinity Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,700 | 2024-10-29 | £136,384 |
| Flat 4 1 Infinity Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2022-04-21 | £267,348 |
| Flat 5 1 Infinity Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-03-14 | £102,032 |
| Flat 2 1 Infinity Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-08-16 | £85,559 |
| Flat 6 1 Infinity Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2021-08-12 | £151,256 |
BN41 1AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
BN41 1AY 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Community Primary School St Peter's Road , Portslade-By-Sea BN41 1LS | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's School 33 New Church Road , BN3 4AD | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton and Hove Clinic School 14-18 New Church Road , Hove BN3 4FH | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites And Slice Madeira Cafe | 28 Station Road, Portslade | 258 yd | |
| Blend Coffee Co | 32 Station Road, Portslade | 258 yd | |
| Athena B | 27 Station Road, Portslade | 258 yd | |
| La Tarte Sissi | 73 Church Road, Portslade | 269 yd | |
| 17 Grams | 56 Boundary Road, Hove | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foghorn (Wet Sales) | 55 Boundary Road, Hove | 265 yd | |
| The Blue Anchor | 81 Station Road, Portslade | 317 yd | |
| Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise | 81 Station Road, Portslade | 317 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 2 Station Road, Portslade | 356 yd | |
| British Legion | 24 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 44 Station Road, Portslade | 222 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 22 Church Road, Portslade | 279 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab | 23 Boundary Road, Hove | 281 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab | 23 Boundary Road, Hove | 281 yd | |
| Fred Fish And Chips And Kebabs | 51 Boundary Road, Hove | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 19/20 Station Road, Portslade | 258 yd | |
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 357 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 579 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Portslade Community Centre Church Road | 261 yd | |
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Change (Hove) PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Crossfit Connect QUAYSIDE HOUSE QUAYSIDE HOUSE BASIN ROAD SOUTH | 934 yd | |
| Fishergate Recreation Ground (Closed) West Road | grass pitches | 943 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.