Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN1 1GA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN1 1GA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1GA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 1GA 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. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (481 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 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00085697 (shared with 27 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 1GA. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near BN1 1GA are high at 481 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 offences1025
Shoplifting942
Anti-social behaviour628
Public order360
Other theft284

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 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils1.0 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

175 nearby
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Wine Library1.0 km
  • Zabka0.9 km
  • Bird And Blend Tea Co0.8 km
  • Fortune Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 170 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

49 nearby
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront1.0 km
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation0.8 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
  • Phase One Hostel0.9 km
  • The Kings Hotel0.9 km
  • + 44 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

181 nearby
  • Lion And Lobster0.9 km
  • The Maris And Otter1.0 km
  • Velvet Jacks0.9 km
  • Medusa Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.8 km
  • + 176 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

505 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Boudica0.9 km
  • Damascus Bakery0.9 km
  • Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Croque Shop1.0 km
  • + 500 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.3 km
  • Budgens Express0.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

105 nearby
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.7 km
  • Pizza Captain Jack0.6 km
  • Pizza Xtra0.7 km
  • Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 100 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.6 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.5 km
  • Hove2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • North Street0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km
  • Clock Tower0.1 km