Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1EZ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN1 1EZ — age 45, 24% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1EZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within St. Peter's and North Laine ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN1 1EZ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (563 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 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00085696 (shared with 38 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 1EZ. 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

White / British79.8%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near BN1 1EZ are high at 563 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.

Violence and sexual offences1119
Shoplifting927
Anti-social behaviour641
Public order401
Other theft287

school Local Schools

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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
  • Blueberrys0.6 km
  • Brighton Botanicals0.2 km
  • Good News0.2 km
  • Kantenya0.8 km
  • + 150 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

177 nearby
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • Cut Your Wolf Loose0.6 km
  • Fitz Regent0.2 km
  • Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • + 172 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

483 nearby
  • Al Duomo0.2 km
  • Blossom Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.1 km
  • Brighton Palace Pier0.5 km
  • Cosy Cottage1.0 km
  • + 478 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

100 nearby
  • African Chow0.8 km
  • Beach House Cafe0.5 km
  • Burger Brothers0.3 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • We Love Falafel0.5 km
  • + 95 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

53 nearby
  • Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.6 km
  • Blanch House0.8 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel1.0 km
  • Paskins Town House1.0 km
  • Sea Breeze1.0 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Budgens1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.4 km
  • Budgens Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.8 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
  • Hove2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • North Street0.0 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km