South Street is in Portslade, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN41 2LX is located in the South Portslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 2LG, BN41 2PA, BN41 2LE, BN41 2HA, BN41 2PB, BN41 2LF, BN41 2LL, BN41 2HE, BN41 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN41 2LX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.9% | 48.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.1% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 42.9% | 45% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 34.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 38.4% | 46.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 33% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.6% | 16.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 37.8% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.2% | 93.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.8% | 89.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the North Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Portslade and the 405th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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.
BN41 2LX 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Oak Primary School Graham Avenue , Portslade BN41 2WN | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,240 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 | 330 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Centre | 55 Drove Road, Portslade | 71 yd | |
| Emmaus | Drove Road, Portslade | 71 yd | |
| No 7 Coffee Shop | 7 South Street, Portslade | 95 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar | 3 South Street, Portslade | 95 yd | |
| Portslade Baptist Church | South Street, Portslade | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 44 yd | |
| Stags Head | 35 - 37 High Street, Portslade | 44 yd | |
| Stanley Arms PH | 47 Wolseley Road, Portslade | 749 yd | |
| Battle Pub | 77 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 876 yd | |
| Victoria Public House | 1 Victoria Road, Portslade | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 185 yd | |
| Italian At Home | 93 Mill Lane, Portslade | 786 yd | |
| New Star Tandoori | 38 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 1,048 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine | 5, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 8, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 278 yd | |
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Portslade Sports Centre PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHALKY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.