The Parks is in Portslade, Brighton and in Hove district. BN41 2JF is located in the North Portslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Parks, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 2JD, BN41 2JB, BN41 2HR, BN41 2HP, BN41 2HH, BN41 2HS, BN41 2JE, BN41 2EU, BN41 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN41 2JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 43.5% | 46.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 35.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 66.3% | 56% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 36.5% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BN41 2JF this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 12% | -11.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 28.7% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 29.3% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| 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 | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90.5% | 85.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 81.5% 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 | 94.5% | 81.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 81.5% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parks was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% higher than the North Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Parks has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Portslade and the 325th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Parks, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-23 | £400,214 |
| 2 The Parks, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-11-02 | £351,466 |
| 1 The Parks, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-09-15 | £380,429 |
| 17 The Parks, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-03-25 | £425,337 |
| 10 The Parks, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-08-31 | £403,532 |
BN41 2JF 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 2JF 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 | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Primary School Graham Avenue , Portslade BN41 2WN | 2out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 682 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 3,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Wok | 104 Valley Road, Portslade | 404 yd | |
| Hove Deep Sea Anglers | Western Esplanade, Hove | 700 yd | |
| Resource Centre | 55 Drove Road, Portslade | 761 yd | |
| Emmaus | Drove Road, Portslade | 761 yd | |
| No 7 Coffee Shop | 7 South Street, Portslade | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Public House | 1 Victoria Road, Portslade | 700 yd | |
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 795 yd | |
| Stags Head | 35 - 37 High Street, Portslade | 795 yd | |
| Mile Oak Inn | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 952 yd | |
| Brighton Footgolf | Benfield Valley Golf Course, Hangleton Lane | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 792 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 86 Graham Avenue, Portslade | 916 yd | |
| Shaan Tandoori | 88 Graham Avenue, Portslade | 916 yd | |
| Mile Oak Fish And Chips | 364 Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 1,088 yd | |
| Latifiah Tandoori | 366 Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portslade Sports Centre PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHALKY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 386 yd |
| Mile Oak Recreation Ground Broomfield Drive | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Benfield Valley Golf Course (Closed) Hangleton Lane | golf | 848 yd |
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 1,034 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| 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 | 4.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.