Golf Drive Brighton
64 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN1), about 150 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 4404087.
- Energy: 51 homes have an energy certificate (C: 39, D: 8, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £2,581 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Blakers Park, is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is School House Surgery, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (32); Bungalow, semi-detached (10); House, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (37); 1983-1990 (5); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (50); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 1 Golf Drive
- 2 Golf Drive
- 2a Golf Drive
- 4 Golf Drive
- 6 Golf Drive
- 7 Golf Drive
- 9 Golf Drive
- 11, Golf Drive
- 12 Golf Drive
- 13, Golf Drive
- 14 Golf Drive
- 18 Golf Drive
- 22 Golf Drive
- 24, Golf Drive
- 26 Golf Drive
- 27 Golf Drive
- 28 Golf Drive
- 38, Golf Drive
- 48, Golf Drive
- 53, Golf Drive
- Flat 1, Old Golf House, 29 Golf Drive
- Flat 2, Old Golf House, 29 Golf Drive
- Flat 3, Old Golf House, 29 Golf Drive
Council tax
What each band costs in Brighton and Hove in 2026-27: Band D £2,581 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,720 | £2,007 | £2,294 | £2,581 | £3,154 | £3,727 | £4,301 | £5,161 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 2,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodbourne Service Station Woodbourne Avenue Brighton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 64 addresses are between 76 m and 107 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 31 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 6NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 7HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 7LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burstead Close Brighton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Preston Park - London Road Brighton | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest School House Surgery | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harper's Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fiveways Dencare | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bp - Orsett North Sf Connect, Orsett | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blakers Park 1.8 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,970 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollingbury Park 6.1 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roedale Valley Allotments 6.4 ha | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Tivoli Copse | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Park Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 64 | 64 |
None of the street's 64 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brighton and Hove: see them on the Brighton and Hove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 320 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Varndean College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Earthworms BN1 6NF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 4 Good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Varndean School BN1 6NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Holy Pepperoni BN1 7JT | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Balfour Primary School (KS1 Kitchen) BN1 6NE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School (KS2 Kitchen) BN1 6NE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Kidzone Balfour School BN1 6NE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Balfour Primary School - KS1 Breakfast Club BN1 6NE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Pantry At Balfour Primary School (Key Stage 2 Kitchen) BN1 6NE | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Buntings Nursery BN1 6NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Junior Adventures Group BN1 6NE | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Full Tea BN1 7DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Golf Drive (28); On or near Ditchling Road (22); On or near Hutton Road (10); On or near Harrington Place (8); On or near Burstead Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN1 7HZ: 53 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- BN1 7LB: 10 addresses
- BN1 6NF: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Burstead Close · Hutton Road · Hollingbury Rise West · Hollingbury Rise · Beacon Close · Harrington Place · Stanmer Street · Brentwood Close · Friar Road · Ditchling Road · Brentwood Crescent · Surrenden Park
All the streets in BN1 and across Brighton and Hove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.