Romany Close is in Portslade, Brighton and in Hove district. BN41 2BA is located in the South Portslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romany Close, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 1UB, BN41 2BB, BN41 2BP, BN41 2BD, BN41 2BN, BN41 1XU, BN41 2BQ, BN41 2BL, BN41 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN41 2BA is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 BN41 2BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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% | 51.4% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 25.2% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (70.3%) 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 | 55.1% | 40.4% | -14.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 29.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 18.9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 21% | 23.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 30% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 88.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 90.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 90.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
In 2023, 338 crimes were reported
near Romany Close .
31% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN41 2BA. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for BN41 2BA.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Romany Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-06-27 | £450,076 |
| 22 Romany Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-08-21 | £358,725 |
| 12 Romany Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2015-11-11 | £374,020 |
| 19 Romany Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-04-13 | £415,896 |
| 3 Romany Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2010-05-28 | £381,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 928 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Community 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 | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Sussex | Park Cafe, Easthill Park | 425 yd | |
| Boulder Brighton | Unit 7, Victoria Road Trading Estate | 469 yd | |
| Wish Park Cafe | Aldrington Recreation Ground, Saxon Road | 605 yd | |
| Portslade Baptist Church | South Street, Portslade | 651 yd | |
| La Tarte Sissi | 73 Church Road, Portslade | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Pub | 77 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 430 yd | |
| British Legion | 24 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 504 yd | |
| Stanley Arms PH | 47 Wolseley Road, Portslade | 627 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 2 Station Road, Portslade | 712 yd | |
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian At Home | 93 Mill Lane, Portslade | 438 yd | |
| New Star Tandoori | 38 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 504 yd | |
| Yummies | 3 Victoria Road, Portslade | 609 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 97 Boundary Road, Hove | 671 yd | |
| Subway | 5 Station Road, Portslade | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 530 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 635 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 686 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 686 yd | |
| Iceland | 73-74 Boundary Road, Hove | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 504 yd | |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| South Portslade Community Centre Church Road | 797 yd | |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| St Christopher'S Hove Playing Fields ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND ST CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND GLEBE VILLAS | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Underground Gym CAMDEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.