BN1 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN1 1BS offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 32 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 (526 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1BS.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN1 1BS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1BS. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1BS are high at 526 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
152 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy0.8 km
- Three 2 Four1.0 km
- Wine Library0.9 km
- Zabka0.8 km
- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.6 km
- + 147 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.9 km
- Nineteen0.6 km
- My Brighton/Meanwhile0.3 km
- Pump House Public House0.3 km
- Queens Hotel0.4 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
181 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd1.0 km
- Bedford Tavern0.9 km
- Lion And Lobster0.9 km
- The Bee's Mouth (wet Sales)1.0 km
- The Maris And Otter0.9 km
- + 176 more
Restaurant, Cafe
488 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.8 km
- Almoosh Snack1.0 km
- Boudica0.8 km
- Cafe Venus1.0 km
- Damascus Bakery0.8 km
- + 483 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- The Co-operative1.0 km
- Budgens / Easy Hours0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
108 nearby- Casba1.0 km
- Mustard1.0 km
- Pronto In Tavola1.0 km
- African Chow0.9 km
- Beach House Cafe0.6 km
- + 103 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Hove2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Portland Street0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- Wetherspoons0.1 km
- Clock Tower0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11BS · Data under Open Government Licence