Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

SHIP STREET, BN1 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIP STREET, BN1 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

490

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN1 1AE 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

83% of homes in BN1 1AE 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.

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

BN1 1AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Ship Street, 0.3km 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 (827 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 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 1AE. 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

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime rates near BN1 1AE are high at 827 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.

Violence and sexual offences952
Shoplifting880
Anti-social behaviour571
Public order322
Other theft245

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.1 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 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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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 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

138 nearby
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Zabka0.9 km
  • Bird And Blend Tea Co0.8 km
  • Fortune Supermarket0.7 km
  • Goemon0.7 km
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront1.0 km
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation0.8 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
  • Phase One Hostel0.9 km
  • The Kings Hotel0.8 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

166 nearby
  • Lion And Lobster1.0 km
  • Velvet Jacks1.0 km
  • Medusa Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.9 km
  • Royal Sovereign0.7 km
  • + 161 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

464 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Boudica1.0 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.9 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Adelfia0.7 km
  • + 459 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • Budgens Express0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

91 nearby
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.7 km
  • Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
  • Pizza Xtra0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 86 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.9 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
  • Hove2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ship Street0.1 km
  • Ship Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.2 km
  • Thistle Hotel0.2 km
  • North Street0.2 km