BN1 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Ship Street, 0.1km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (619 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIP STREET, BN1 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIP STREET, BN1 1AB.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
83% of homes in BN1 1AB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1AB. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AB are high at 619 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Middle Street Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
- Wine Library1.0 km
- Zabka0.9 km
- Bird And Blend Tea Co0.8 km
- Fortune Supermarket0.7 km
- + 144 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Mercure Brighton Seafront1.0 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.8 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
- Phase One Hostel0.8 km
- The Kings Hotel0.8 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
177 nearby- Lion And Lobster0.9 km
- The Maris And Otter1.0 km
- Velvet Jacks0.9 km
- Medusa Bar0.7 km
- Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.9 km
- + 172 more
Restaurant, Cafe
483 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
- Boudica0.9 km
- Damascus Bakery0.9 km
- Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
- The Croque Shop1.0 km
- + 478 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Budgens Express0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
100 nearby- Magic Wok0.7 km
- Moyos Burgers0.7 km
- Pizza Captain Jack0.6 km
- Pizza Xtra0.7 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.8 km
- + 95 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Hove2.5 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- Portland Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11AB · Data under Open Government Licence