BN1 1FT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN1 1FT 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. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (558 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1FT.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1FT 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
At 83% private renter occupancy, BN1 1FT is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1FT. 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 1FT are high at 558 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Churchill's Supermarket0.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- HMV0.6 km
- New Look0.5 km
- Odeon Cinema0.5 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
163 nearby- Brighthelm0.5 km
- Crowns Brighton0.5 km
- Give A Try At Inn On The Square0.5 km
- Hatchet Harry's0.5 km
- Inn On The Square0.5 km
- + 158 more
Restaurant, Cafe
447 nearby- Ala's Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe W0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Ed's Easy Diner0.5 km
- Lazy Fin (Wet Sales)0.4 km
- + 442 more
Takeaway Shop
83 nearby- Belgian Chips0.5 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.5 km
- Kebab House0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Zahara Bar0.4 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
50 nearby- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.8 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.9 km
- Beach Hotel0.9 km
- Brighton House0.8 km
- Hotel Una0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.0 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Hove2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Old Steine south0.0 km
- Old Steine south0.0 km
- Old Steine south0.0 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11FT · Data under Open Government Licence