BN1 1FS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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 Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
BN1 1FS is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are high (705 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1FS are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1FS.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1FS 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 1FS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1FS. The average age is 31.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1FS are high at 705 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
Carlton Hill Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.3 km
- Blueberrys0.9 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.4 km
- Good News0.2 km
- The Basement0.7 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
161 nearby- All Bar One0.2 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.9 km
- Fitz Regent0.2 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.6 km
- + 156 more
Restaurant, Cafe
445 nearby- Al Duomo0.2 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.4 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.3 km
- Crosstown0.9 km
- Flour Pot Bakery0.8 km
- + 440 more
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Beach House Cafe0.3 km
- Burger Brothers0.6 km
- We Love Falafel0.8 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Brighton0.5 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
51 nearby- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.7 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation1.0 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.8 km
- The Kings Hotel1.0 km
- The Oriental1.0 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.0 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.9 km
- Hove2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thistle Hotel0.0 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Palace Pier0.1 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Ship Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11FS · Data under Open Government Licence