BN1 1EY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St. Peter's and North Laine ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
The people who live in BN1 1EY are typical of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are high (489 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 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00085696 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1EY.
283
45
£ 49,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1EY spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1EY. The average age is 45.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1EY are high at 489 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
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
166 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.6 km
- Blueberrys0.5 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.1 km
- Good News0.3 km
- Kantenya0.7 km
- + 161 more
Pub, NightClub
185 nearby- All Bar One0.2 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.5 km
- Fitz Regent0.3 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- + 180 more
Restaurant, Cafe
498 nearby- Al Duomo0.2 km
- Blossom Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.1 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.6 km
- Brighton Pizza And Chicken (previously Pizza Chalet)0.9 km
- + 493 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Taj The Grocer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Budgens Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
101 nearby- African Chow0.7 km
- Beach House Cafe0.6 km
- Burger Brothers0.3 km
- KFC0.9 km
- We Love Falafel0.4 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.7 km
- Blanch House0.8 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel1.0 km
- Paskins Town House1.0 km
- Sea Breeze0.9 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.5 km
- Hove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11EY · Data under Open Government Licence