BN1 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Ship Street Gardens, 0.2km 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (748 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £469k, up 98.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00184774 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHIP STREET GARDENS, BN1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIP STREET GARDENS, BN1 1AJ.
413
30
£ 49,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, BN1 1AJ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 98.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1AJ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 296,500
2 sales · Mean £ 296,500
Terraced
£ 480,000
5 sales · Mean £ 548,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1AJ are high at 748 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
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
- Wine Library1.0 km
- Zabka0.9 km
- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
- Blueberrys0.8 km
- + 133 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.9 km
- Blanch House0.9 km
- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.5 km
- Beach Hotel0.6 km
- Brighton House0.5 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
168 nearby- Bedford Tavern1.0 km
- Lion And Lobster0.9 km
- The Maris And Otter1.0 km
- Velvet Jacks0.9 km
- All Bar One0.3 km
- + 163 more
Restaurant, Cafe
469 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
- Boudica0.9 km
- Damascus Bakery0.9 km
- Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
- The Croque Shop1.0 km
- + 464 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- Beach House Cafe0.5 km
- Burger Brothers0.6 km
- We Love Falafel0.8 km
- Happy Family0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.3 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Budgens Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
- Hove2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ship Street0.1 km
- Event II0.1 km
- Wetherspoons0.2 km
- Ship Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence