BN1 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove, South East, covering 1574 active and 1271 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BN1 (15%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BN1 are around £430k, up 13.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN1 at 497 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BN1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN1 postcode area.
84,615
39
£ 46,546 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN1's 53% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £430k. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Downs Infant School
Downs Junior School
Hertford Infant School
Middle Street Primary School
Patcham Junior School
Patcham Infant School
Stanford Junior School
Stanford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Cellar Q
- Staybridge Suites Brighton
- Andorra Guest Accommodation
- Artist Residence
- Baby Bao At The Pond
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
222 nearby- Premier Supermarket And News
- King Of Rock
- Kamsons Pharmacy
- 18 Grocery
- 99 Supermarket
- + 217 more
Pub, NightClub
200 nearby- Devils Dyke Hotel
- 2 Church Street Wine And Cocktail Bar
- Alberta's At The Windwill
- Albion In The Community
- All Bar One
- + 195 more
Restaurant, Cafe
555 nearby- Dyke Golf Club
- Akimoto
- 17 Grams
- 1UP Cafe
- 64 Degrees
- + 550 more
Takeaway Shop
130 nearby- Greekatessen
- Beijing Garden
- African Chow
- Agra Tandoori
- Albion Kebabs
- + 125 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Budgens Express
- Co-Op
- Co-op
- + 18 more
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