BN1 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Boyces 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. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — 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 (748 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00184774 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOYCES STREET, BN1 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYCES STREET, BN1 1AN.
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
83% of homes in BN1 1AN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1AN. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1AN 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
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy0.8 km
- Three 2 Four1.0 km
- Wine Library0.9 km
- Zabka0.8 km
- Bird And Blend Tea Co0.7 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.8 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.7 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.5 km
- Phase One Hostel0.7 km
- The Kings Hotel0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
174 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Bedford Tavern0.9 km
- Lion And Lobster0.8 km
- The Bee's Mouth (wet Sales)1.0 km
- The Maris And Otter0.9 km
- + 169 more
Restaurant, Cafe
476 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.8 km
- Almoosh Snack1.0 km
- Boudica0.8 km
- Cafe Venus1.0 km
- Damascus Bakery0.8 km
- + 471 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- Casba1.0 km
- Mustard1.0 km
- Pronto In Tavola1.0 km
- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Moyos Burgers0.6 km
- + 96 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Hove2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wetherspoons0.1 km
- Event II0.1 km
- Portland Street0.2 km
- Clock Tower0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11AN · Data under Open Government Licence