Area Information for Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX

Summary Back to Top

Ditchling Gardens in Brighton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Hollingdean & Fiveways ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Brighton Pavilion. This page combines information for the address Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX, 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 Hollingdean & Fiveways
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 Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX:

Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JD
Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JF
Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JE
Semley Road, Brighton, BN1 6EP
Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JB
St. Andrews Road, Brighton, BN1 6EN

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 Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 9
Semi-Detached 44
Terraced 18
Flat (Purpose-Built) 21
Flat (Converted) 41
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 136
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ditchling Gardens, Brighton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 26% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 13
Owned with Mortgage 27
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 28
Rented: Other Social 7
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 56
Rent Free 2
Total 133

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 50
Two People 37
Three People 19
Four People 14
Five People 7
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 131

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 52
Family Household 63
Other Household 21
Total 136

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 50
Deprived In One Dimension 41
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 9
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 134

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Hollingdean & Fiveways ward however contains significantly more women than average (57%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 132
Female 178
Total 310

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 14
5-9 20
10-14 13
15-19 30
20-24 45
25-29 15
30-34 24
35-39 21
40-44 23
45-49 20
50-54 12
55-59 14
60-64 14
65-69 13
70-74 6
75-79 8
80-84 6
85+ 10
Total 308

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BN1 6JX there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 50% 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 156
Married 64
Separated 6
Divorced 17
Widowed 16
Total 259

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 150
Good 101
Fair 40
Bad 11
Very Bad 8
Total 310

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 96
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 58
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 42
Other 6
Total 258

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% 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 276
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 1
Pakistani 5
Other Asian 5
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 1
Total 311

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 256
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 310

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 256
10+ Years 22
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 310

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 6JX.

Passport(s) Held
None 31
United Kingdom 240
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 23
Rest of Europe 8
Middle East or Asia 2
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 198
Christian 77
Buddhist 3
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 26
Total 310

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hollingdean & Fiveways ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 22% 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 61
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 57
Retired 37
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 8
Total 260

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 13
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 27
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 125

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 27
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 25
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 56
Total 257

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX is within the Hollingdean policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Ditchling Gardens
Neighbourhood Team Address Hollingdean
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 6JX. 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 6JX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest railway station is London Road (Brighton), approximately 660 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
London Road (Brighton) 660 yards
Moulsecoomb 0.7 miles
Brighton 0.9 miles
Preston Park 1 mile
Hove 1.7 miles
Aldrington 2.1 miles
Falmer 2.5 miles
Portslade 3.2 miles
Fishersgate 3.8 miles
Southwick 4.6 miles
Hassocks 5.8 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 6.1 miles
Lewes 6.6 miles
Plumpton 6.8 miles
Cooksbridge 6.9 miles
Southease 7.2 miles
Burgess Hill 7.7 miles
Lancing 8.4 miles
Wivelsfield 8.5 miles
Newhaven Town 8.8 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is Downs Junior School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Downs Junior School 310 yards
    
Downs Infant School 460 yards
    
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 570 yards
    
Balfour Primary School half a mile
    
Hertford Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Martin's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Fairlight Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Coombe Road Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Stanford Junior School 0.7 miles
    
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is Varndean School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Varndean School 0.6 miles
    
Dorothy Stringer School 0.7 miles
    
Cardinal Newman Catholic School 1.1 miles
    
Patcham High School 1.5 miles
    
Brighton College 1.5 miles  
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre 2 miles
    
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy 2 miles
    
Blatchington Mill School 2.1 miles
    
King's School 2.7 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 Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is School House Surgery, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Brighton, approximately 130 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 Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is Brighton General Hospital, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ditchling Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6JX. The nearest is Thomas H. Collison Ltd, approximately 0.6 miles 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.


 

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Broadband in BN1 6JX

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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