Area Information for West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE

Summary Back to Top

West Street in Brighton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Regency ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Brighton Pavilion. This page combines information for the address West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Ward Regency
Constituency Brighton Pavilion * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE:

West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RA
West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RT
West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE
Cranbourne Street, Brighton, BN1 2RD
Regency Road, Brighton, BN1 2RU
West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BN1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Street, Brighton consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 48
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 9
Total 61
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Street, Brighton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 56% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 6
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 30
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 62

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 33
Two People 20
Three People 6
Four People 1
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 61

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing West Street, Brighton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 33
Family Household 21
Other Household 7
Total 61

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 36
Deprived In One Dimension 14
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 61

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Brighton Pavilion constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 55% male.

Gender
Male 57
Female 48
Total 105

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 1
10-14 4
15-19 6
20-24 29
25-29 9
30-34 8
35-39 6
40-44 4
45-49 11
50-54 7
55-59 4
60-64 6
65-69 2
70-74 6
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 104

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BN1 2SE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 62% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 65
Married 18
Separated 2
Divorced 10
Widowed 3
Total 98

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 49
Good 33
Fair 13
Bad 8
Very Bad 1
Total 104

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

West Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 53
Apprenticeship 1
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 5
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5
No GCSEs or Equivalent 7
Other 3
Total 98

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Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 77% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 80
Mixed Ethnicity 7
Indian 1
Chinese 3
Other Asian 3
Black African 4
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 5
Other 2
Total 106

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 71
European Union 9
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 14
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 104

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 71
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 105

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN1 2SE.

Passport(s) Held
None 5
United Kingdom 78
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 9
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 69
Christian 16
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 3
Muslim 7
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 8
Total 104

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Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Regency ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 29
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 10
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 30
Retired 8
Looking After Home or Family 0
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 4
Total 99

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 2
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 54

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 21
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 6
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 5
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 1
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 8
Semi-Routine Occupation 4
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 3
Full-time Student 30
Total 96

Policing and Crime (1) Back to Top

West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE is within the Regency Business policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 1 crime was reported within half a mile of BN1 2SE.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 1 crime committed near West Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Regency Business
Crowhurst Road
Hollingbury
Brighton
BN1 8AP
Force Website: http://www.sussex.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BN1 2SE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BN1 2SE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest railway station is Brighton, approximately 790 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Brighton 790 yards
London Road (Brighton) 1 mile
Hove 1.5 miles
Preston Park 1.7 miles
Aldrington 1.9 miles
Moulsecoomb 2 miles
Portslade 2.8 miles
Fishersgate 3.4 miles
Falmer 3.7 miles
Southwick 4.1 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 5.7 miles
Hassocks 7 miles
Lewes 7.5 miles
Southease 7.6 miles
Lancing 7.8 miles
Cooksbridge 8.1 miles
Plumpton 8.2 miles
Newhaven Town 8.9 miles
Newhaven Harbour 9 miles
Burgess Hill 9.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is Middle Street Primary School, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Middle Street Primary School 190 yards
    
St Paul's CofE Primary School 400 yards
    
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 520 yards
    
Carlton Hill Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Queen's Park Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Brunswick Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Stanford Junior School 0.9 miles
    
St Luke's Primary School 1 mile
    
Stanford Infant School 1.1 miles
    
Downs Infant School 1.1 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is Brighton College, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Brighton College 0.9 miles  
Cardinal Newman Catholic School 1.2 miles
    
Dorothy Stringer School 1.8 miles
    
Varndean School 1.9 miles
    
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre 2 miles
    
Blatchington Mill School 2.3 miles
    
Patcham High School 2.7 miles
    
King's School 3 miles
    
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy 3.2 miles
    
Longhill High School 3.3 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is Ship Street Surgery, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ship Street Surgery 220 yards
Regency Surgery 580 yards
Pavilion Surgery 590 yards
Brighton Station Health Centre 660 yards
Montpelier Surgery 690 yards
Arch Healthcare 820 yards
Ardingly Court Surgery 840 yards
Seven Dials Medical Centre 0.5 miles
WellBN Healthcare 0.6 miles
St. Peter's Medical Centre 0.7 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is Simpkins, Aideen, approximately 70 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest hospitals to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is The Montefiore Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to West Street, Brighton, BN1 2SE. The nearest is Eyesite Opticians, approximately 100 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.