Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

MIDDLE STREET, BN1 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE STREET, BN1 1AL.

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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

BN1 1AL 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 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Middle Street, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (723 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £553k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AL 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 1AL. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 735,000

6 sales · Mean £ 778,333

Detached

£ 512,500

2 sales · Mean £ 512,500

Flat

£ 309,000

4 sales · Mean £ 317,000

Semi-Detached

£ 657,500

2 sales · Mean £ 657,500

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

Crime rates near BN1 1AL are high at 723 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 offences919
Shoplifting872
Anti-social behaviour557
Public order310
Other theft245

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 pupils1.1 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 Library0.9 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 House1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.4 km
  • Beach Hotel0.6 km
  • Brighton House0.5 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

168 nearby
  • Bedford Tavern0.9 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

468 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Boudica0.9 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.9 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Croque Shop1.0 km
  • + 463 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

93 nearby
  • Beach House Cafe0.5 km
  • Burger Brothers0.6 km
  • We Love Falafel0.8 km
  • Happy Family1.0 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

  • Event II0.1 km
  • Ship Street0.1 km
  • Wetherspoons0.1 km
  • Ship Street0.2 km
  • Brighton Centre0.2 km