Mile Oak Road is in Portslade, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN41 2PG 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 Mile Oak Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 2LR, BN41 2PF, BN41 2PE, BN41 2LU, BN41 2PH, BN41 2LT, BN41 2PD, BN41 2LN, BN41 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN41 2PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28% | 35.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 48.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 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 | 25.5% | 17.8% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 92.6% | 90.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 90.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mile Oak Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the North Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mile Oak Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Portslade and the 372nd highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mile Oak Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2024-03-28 | £456,398 |
| 4 Mile Oak Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2011-03-23 | £431,925 |
| 4 Mile Oak Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2002-09-16 | £441,604 |
| 4 Mile Oak Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 1997-06-19 | £479,393 |
BN41 2PG 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Oak Primary School Graham Avenue , Portslade BN41 2WN | 2out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,505 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 | 659 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 2,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 7 Coffee Shop | 7 South Street, Portslade | 299 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar | 3 South Street, Portslade | 299 yd | |
| Portslade Baptist Church | South Street, Portslade | 312 yd | |
| Resource Centre | 55 Drove Road, Portslade | 314 yd | |
| Emmaus | Drove Road, Portslade | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 366 yd | |
| Stags Head | 35 - 37 High Street, Portslade | 366 yd | |
| Stanley Arms PH | 47 Wolseley Road, Portslade | 634 yd | |
| The Romans Hotel | The Romans Hotel Manor Hall Road | 814 yd | |
| Battle Pub | 77 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 246 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine | 5, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 754 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 8, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 754 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 852 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 414 yd | |
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Southwick) SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE OLD BARN WAY | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Southwick Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club Ltd RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | indoor bowls | 973 yd |
| Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.