Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

SHIP STREET, BN1 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AF 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

BN1 1AF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Ship Street, 0.2km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN1 1AF offers 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 (694 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £433k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AF 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 1AF. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 433,333

2 sales · Mean £ 433,333

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

Crime rates near BN1 1AF are high at 694 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 offences1071
Shoplifting942
Anti-social behaviour649
Public order374
Other theft282

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

144 nearby
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Zabka0.9 km
  • Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
  • Blueberrys0.7 km
  • Brighton Botanicals0.3 km
  • + 139 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront1.0 km
  • Blanch House0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.5 km
  • Beach Hotel0.7 km
  • Brighton House0.6 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

172 nearby
  • Lion And Lobster0.9 km
  • Velvet Jacks1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • Be At One0.3 km
  • Cut Your Wolf Loose0.7 km
  • + 167 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

477 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Boudica0.9 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.9 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Al Duomo0.2 km
  • + 472 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

98 nearby
  • African Chow0.9 km
  • Beach House Cafe0.5 km
  • Burger Brothers0.4 km
  • We Love Falafel0.6 km
  • Happy Family0.9 km
  • + 93 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.1 km
  • Budgens Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.8 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
  • Hove2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • Portland Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km