Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

NORTH ROAD, BN1 1AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, BN1 1AA.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN1 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on North Road, 0.4km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St. Peter's and North Laine ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00085668 (shared with 1676 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1AA. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near BN1 1AA are high at 274 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting809
Violence and sexual offences707
Anti-social behaviour561
Public order288
Other theft181

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.3 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.5 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

185 nearby
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Ross Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Zabka0.9 km
  • Bird And Blend Tea Co1.0 km
  • Fortune Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 180 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

196 nearby
  • Velvet Jacks1.0 km
  • Medusa Bar0.8 km
  • Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.9 km
  • Royal Sovereign0.7 km
  • Temple Bar0.9 km
  • + 191 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

527 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Boudica1.0 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.9 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Adelfia0.8 km
  • + 522 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

45 nearby
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation1.0 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.8 km
  • Phase One Hostel1.0 km
  • The Kings Hotel1.0 km
  • The Oriental1.0 km
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Taj The Grocer0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • Magic Wok0.8 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.8 km
  • Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
  • Pizza Xtra0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 110 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.4 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.2 km
  • Hove2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Road0.1 km
  • North Road0.1 km
  • North Road0.2 km
  • Brighton Station0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens0.2 km