Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

SHIP STREET GARDENS, BN1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

413

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

home £469,166 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 8%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences905
Shoplifting868
Anti-social behaviour543
Public order307
Other theft238

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.9 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.0 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.1 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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