Area Information for Brighton, BN4 6LB

This postcode in Brighton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Southlands ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This page combines information for the address Brighton, BN4 6LB, 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 Southlands
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

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Southlands), and the Sussex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Brighton, BN4 6LB.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brighton, BN4 6LB 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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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

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 2
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 24
Flat (Purpose-Built) 63
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 116
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brighton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 58% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 18
Owned with Mortgage 19
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 18
Rented: Other Social 50
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 11
Rent Free 0
Total 118

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 21
Three People 16
Four People 6
Five People 1
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 116

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 70
Family Household 41
Other Household 5
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 19
Deprived In One Dimension 35
Deprived In Two Dimensions 47
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 116

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BN4 6LB however is predominantly male (56%). 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 111
Female 91
Total 202

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BN4 6LB 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 6
5-9 8
10-14 7
15-19 3
20-24 6
25-29 10
30-34 12
35-39 10
40-44 9
45-49 11
50-54 10
55-59 13
60-64 8
65-69 21
70-74 27
75-79 17
80-84 9
85+ 13
Total 200

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BN4 6LB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 50
Married 48
Separated 9
Divorced 47
Widowed 23
Total 177

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.

However, this area of the Southlands ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (60%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 55
Good 64
Fair 57
Bad 17
Very Bad 6
Total 199

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BN4 6LB and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into 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) 35
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 23
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17
No GCSEs or Equivalent 66
Other 6
Total 178

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 92% 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 184
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Bangladeshi 1
Chinese 2
Other Asian 1
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 3
Arab 4
Total 200

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 185
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 200

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 185
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 6
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 199

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN4 6LB.

Passport(s) Held
None 39
United Kingdom 153
Republic of Ireland 1
African Countries 3
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 2

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 70
Christian 108
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 1
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 7
Total 199

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Southlands ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 46% 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 34
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 3
Retired 82
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 14
Other 4
Total 179

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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 11
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 6
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 4
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 8
Total 66

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 22
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 14
Full-time Student 3
Total 177

Brighton, BN4 6LB is within the Southlands 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 6LB
Neighbourhood Team Address Southlands
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BN4 6LB. 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 6LB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest railway station is Southwick, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Southwick 0.9 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 0.9 miles
Fishersgate 1.5 miles
Portslade 2.1 miles
Aldrington 3.1 miles
Lancing 3.2 miles
Hove 3.6 miles
Preston Park 4.3 miles
East Worthing 4.6 miles
Brighton 4.9 miles
London Road (Brighton) 5.1 miles
Worthing 5.6 miles
Moulsecoomb 5.9 miles
West Worthing 6.3 miles
Durrington-on-Sea 7.1 miles
Falmer 7.4 miles
Hassocks 7.5 miles
Goring-by-Sea 8 miles
Burgess Hill 9.6 miles
Wivelsfield 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest is Holmbush Primary Academy, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Holmbush Primary Academy 760 yards January 2018
    
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 810 yards March 2014
    
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 0.5 miles June 2013
    
Glebe Primary School 0.5 miles February 2023
    
Buckingham Park Primary School 0.8 miles January 2018
    
Shoreham Beach Primary School 0.9 miles June 2015
    
Eastbrook Primary Academy 1.1 miles July 2015
    
Swiss Gardens Primary School 1.2 miles May 2023
    
Mile Oak Primary School 1.4 miles March 2022
    
Peter Gladwin Primary School 1.6 miles February 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest is Shoreham Academy, approximately 660 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest is Adur Health Partnership - Northbourne Medical Centre, 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 Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest is Colin Bunce Ltd, approximately 0.8 miles 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 6LB. The nearest is Mill View Hospital, approximately 2.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brighton, BN4 6LB. The nearest is Tesco Opticians, approximately 310 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.