Area Information for Brighton, BN4 5RN

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Brighton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Marine ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This page combines information for the address Brighton, BN4 5RN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN4 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1990. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Adur
Ward Marine
Constituency East Worthing and Shoreham * 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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brighton, BN4 5RN 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 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 1
Semi-Detached 2
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 104
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 7
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 117
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brighton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 51
Owned with Mortgage 17
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 35
Rented: Other 8
Rent Free 0
Total 117

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 71
Two People 38
Three People 7
Four People 2
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 118

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 71
Family Household 42
Other Household 3
Total 116

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 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 116

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BN4 5RN however is predominantly male (55%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 95
Female 78
Total 173

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BN4 5RN has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 44% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 5
10-14 2
15-19 0
20-24 5
25-29 7
30-34 8
35-39 7
40-44 13
45-49 15
50-54 10
55-59 13
60-64 8
65-69 14
70-74 16
75-79 16
80-84 18
85+ 11
Total 171

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The number of residents who are separated in BN4 5RN is high - 8% of the area's population. This contrasts with a national average of just 2.3%.

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 54
Married 40
Separated 13
Divorced 35
Widowed 18
Total 160

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 64
Good 61
Fair 39
Bad 6
Very Bad 2
Total 172

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) 52
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 20
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 28
Other 8
Total 160

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Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Brighton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 95% so.

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 164
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Pakistani 2
Chinese 1
Black African 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 172

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 163
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 4
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 172

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 163
10+ Years 9
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 172

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 BN4 5RN.

Passport(s) Held
None 11
United Kingdom 160
Republic of Ireland 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 91
Christian 69
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 8
Total 172

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Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Marine ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 44% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 46
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 3
Retired 70
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 3
Total 158

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 12
Professional Occupations 13
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 2
Total 76

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 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 42
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 13
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 3
Total 160

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Brighton, BN4 5RN is within the Marine - Shoreham Beach 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 BN4 5RN
Neighbourhood Team Address Marine - Shoreham Beach
Ham Road
Shoreham
BN43 6DB
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

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to BN4 5RN. 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 BN4 5RN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest railway station is Shoreham-by-Sea, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Shoreham-by-Sea 770 yards
Southwick 1.6 miles
Lancing 2.2 miles
Fishersgate 2.3 miles
Portslade 3 miles
East Worthing 3.7 miles
Aldrington 4 miles
Hove 4.4 miles
Worthing 4.6 miles
Preston Park 5.2 miles
West Worthing 5.3 miles
Brighton 5.7 miles
London Road (Brighton) 5.9 miles
Durrington-on-Sea 6.1 miles
Moulsecoomb 6.8 miles
Goring-by-Sea 7.1 miles
Falmer 8.4 miles
Hassocks 8.6 miles
Angmering 9.5 miles
Burgess Hill 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Shoreham Beach Primary School, approximately 430 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shoreham Beach Primary School 430 yards
    
Swiss Gardens Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Buckingham Park Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Glebe Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Holmbush Primary Academy 1.6 miles
    
Seaside Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Eastbrook Primary Academy 2 miles
    
North Lancing Primary School 2.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Shoreham College, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shoreham College 1.2 miles  
Shoreham Academy 1.3 miles
    
Lancing College 1.9 miles  
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy 2.5 miles
    
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 2.6 miles
    
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 3.7 miles
    
King's School 3.9 miles
    
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre 4.1 miles
    
Blatchington Mill School 4.1 miles
    
St Andrew's CofE High School 4.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Adur Health Partnership, approximately 720 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 Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Shoreham Oral Care Ltd., approximately 590 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 10 closest hospitals to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Mill View Hospital, approximately 3.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brighton, BN4 5RN. The nearest is Edminson Butler Optician, approximately 640 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.