Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

SOUTH STREET, BN1 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH STREET, BN1 1AP.

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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

83% of homes in BN1 1AP 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN1 1AP is an up-and-coming urban area on South Street, 0.3km 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (902 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1AP 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 1AP. 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.

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

Crime rates near BN1 1AP are high at 902 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting850
Violence and sexual offences835
Anti-social behaviour508
Public order283
Other theft230

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils1.0 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.1 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.2 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Wine Library0.9 km
  • Zabka0.8 km
  • Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
  • Blueberrys0.9 km
  • + 126 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

47 nearby
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.9 km
  • Nineteen0.6 km
  • Beach Hotel0.6 km
  • Brighton House0.5 km
  • Hotel Una0.5 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

165 nearby
  • Bedford Tavern0.9 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.8 km
  • The Maris And Otter1.0 km
  • Velvet Jacks0.9 km
  • All Bar One0.4 km
  • + 160 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

449 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.8 km
  • Boudica0.9 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.8 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Croque Shop1.0 km
  • + 444 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Beach House Cafe0.5 km
  • Burger Brothers0.7 km
  • We Love Falafel0.9 km
  • Chikini0.6 km
  • Real Greek Gyros0.6 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • Budgens Express0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.0 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
  • Hove2.5 km

Bus Stops

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