Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

PALACE PLACE, BN1 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE PLACE, BN1 1EF.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN1 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1EF spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

BN1 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area on Palace Place, 0.5km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within St. Peter's and North Laine ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN1 1EF is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (472 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00085698 (shared with 37 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 1EF. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near BN1 1EF are high at 472 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1005
Anti-social behaviour572
Shoplifting506
Public order356
Other theft241

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.6 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Churchill's Supermarket0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • HMV0.6 km
  • New Look0.6 km
  • Odeon Cinema0.5 km
  • + 131 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

173 nearby
  • Brighthelm0.5 km
  • Crowns Brighton0.5 km
  • Give A Try At Inn On The Square0.5 km
  • Hatchet Harry's0.5 km
  • Inn On The Square0.5 km
  • + 168 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

454 nearby
  • Ala's Cafe0.5 km
  • Cafe W0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Ed's Easy Diner0.6 km
  • Lazy Fin (Wet Sales)0.5 km
  • + 449 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Belgian Chips0.5 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • Kebab House0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Zahara Bar0.4 km
  • + 84 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

51 nearby
  • Nineteen0.3 km
  • Beach Hotel0.9 km
  • Brighton House0.9 km
  • Hotel Una0.9 km
  • Kipps Hostel0.2 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.6 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.9 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
  • Hove2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Steine0.0 km
  • Old Steine0.0 km
  • Old Steine0.1 km
  • Old Steine0.1 km
  • Old Steine south0.1 km