Sefton Road is in Portslade, Brighton and in Hove district. BN41 2RH is located in the North Portslade electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hove. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sefton Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN41 2WQ, BN41 2RA, BN41 2WJ, BN41 2WH, BN41 2RD, BN41 2RG, BN41 2SD, BN41 2YT, BN41 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN41 2RH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 52% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 41.8% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 37.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 35.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.3% | 19.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.5% | 12.5% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 19.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.6% | 89.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 92.1% | 92% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sefton Road was 525.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 639.6% higher than the North Portslade average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sefton Road has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in North Portslade and the 41st highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 390.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sefton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-20 | £402,191 |
| 12 Sefton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-04-04 | £404,886 |
| 15 Sefton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-12-09 | £456,395 |
| 7 Sefton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2019-02-01 | £391,273 |
| 17 Sefton Road, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-08-10 | £502,481 |
BN41 2RH 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmbush Primary Academy Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School Drove Road , Portslade BN41 2PA | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 2,120 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 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,387 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 | 1,568 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 4,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Deep Sea Anglers | Western Esplanade, Hove | 507 yd | |
| Valley Wok | 104 Valley Road, Portslade | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Inn | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 312 yd | |
| Victoria Public House | 1 Victoria Road, Portslade | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Fish And Chips | 364 Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 65 yd | |
| Latifiah Tandoori | 366 Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 65 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 86 Graham Avenue, Portslade | 277 yd | |
| Shaan Tandoori | 88 Graham Avenue, Portslade | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mile Oak Recreation Ground Broomfield Drive | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Portslade Sports Centre PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PORTSLADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHALKY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 681 yd |
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 946 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.