BN1 1EH is an up-and-coming urban area on Old Steine, 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 1EH 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. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (463 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00085698 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD STEINE, BN1 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STEINE, BN1 1EH.
339
34
£ 49,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1EH spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1EH. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1EH are high at 463 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.
school Local Schools
Middle Street Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Churchill's Supermarket0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- HMV0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.5 km
- + 130 more
Pub, NightClub
173 nearby- Brighthelm0.5 km
- Crowns Brighton0.5 km
- Give A Try At Inn On The Square0.5 km
- Hatchet Harry's0.6 km
- Inn On The Square0.5 km
- + 168 more
Restaurant, Cafe
452 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
- + 447 more
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, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Nineteen0.2 km
- Beach Hotel1.0 km
- Brighton House0.9 km
- Hotel Una0.9 km
- Kipps Hostel0.2 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Budgens / Easy Hours0.6 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrisons0.1 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 Steine0.0 km
- Old Steine0.0 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11EH · Data under Open Government Licence