BN1 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Old Steine, 0.6km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN1 1EN offers 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (401 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £267k. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00085530 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD STEINE, BN1 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STEINE, BN1 1EN.
425
38
£ 39,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1EN 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 1EN is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1EN. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1EN are high at 401 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
Queen's Park Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.2 km
- Blueberrys0.8 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.4 km
- Good News0.1 km
- The Basement0.6 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
165 nearby- All Bar One0.2 km
- Be At One0.1 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.8 km
- Fitz Regent0.2 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.5 km
- + 160 more
Restaurant, Cafe
417 nearby- Al Duomo0.2 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.3 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.2 km
- Crosstown0.8 km
- Flour Pot Bakery0.7 km
- + 412 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Beach House Cafe0.2 km
- Burger Brothers0.5 km
- We Love Falafel0.7 km
- Happy Family0.5 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.8 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Blanch House0.5 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.6 km
- Paskins Town House0.6 km
- Sea Breeze1.0 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.0 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
- Moulsecoomb2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Steine0.0 km
- St James's Street0.0 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11EN · Data under Open Government Licence