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.
BN1 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1GA.
322
38
£ 49,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Middle Street Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: BN11GA · Data under Open Government Licence