Millcross Road is in Portslade, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN41 2BG 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 Millcross Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 2FB, BN41 2DJ, BN41 2DH, BN41 2FE, BN41 2FF, BN41 2FH, BN41 2DQ, BN41 2FA, BN41 2BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN41 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.2% | 48.5% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.5% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 2BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 36.6% | 43.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 43.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.9% | 20.7% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 14.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 86.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 93.3% | 92.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 92.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millcross Road was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% higher than the North Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Millcross Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Portslade and the 343rd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Millcross Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-28 | £439,601 |
| 14 Millcross Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-12-10 | £428,986 |
| 5 Millcross Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-06-09 | £434,341 |
| 22 Millcross Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-03-11 | £426,361 |
| 39 Millcross Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2014-06-27 | £484,375 |
BN41 2BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
BN41 2BG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Oak Primary School Graham Avenue , Portslade BN41 2WN | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,698 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 | 4,993 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 | 278 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,821 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 | 215 yd | |
| Wish Park Cafe | Aldrington Recreation Ground, Saxon Road | 229 yd | |
| Portslade Baptist Church | South Street, Portslade | 535 yd | |
| No 7 Coffee Shop | 7 South Street, Portslade | 548 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar | 3 South Street, Portslade | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 503 yd | |
| Stags Head | 35 - 37 High Street, Portslade | 503 yd | |
| Hangleton Manor Inn | Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove | 750 yd | |
| Battle Pub | 77 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 872 yd | |
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian At Home | 93 Mill Lane, Portslade | 260 yd | |
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 727 yd | |
| New Star Tandoori | 38 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 988 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 97 Boundary Road, Hove | 997 yd | |
| Yummies | 3 Victoria Road, Portslade | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Service Station, Old Shoreham Road | 614 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 877 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | 7 Carlton Terrace, Portslade | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 488 yd | |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Greenleas Hangleton Valley Drive | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Benfield Valley Recreation Ground Hangleton Road | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Hove Park School (Valley Campus) HANGLETON WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 884 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.