BN1 1GT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (578 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1GT are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1GT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1GT.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1GT 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
83% of homes in BN1 1GT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1GT. 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 1GT are high at 578 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
145 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy1.0 km
- Zabka1.0 km
- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
- Blueberrys0.7 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.2 km
- + 140 more
Pub, NightClub
173 nearby- Lion And Lobster1.0 km
- Velvet Jacks1.0 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.7 km
- + 168 more
Restaurant, Cafe
479 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara1.0 km
- Boudica1.0 km
- Damascus Bakery1.0 km
- Kambi's Restaurant1.0 km
- Al Duomo0.2 km
- + 474 more
Takeaway Shop
99 nearby- African Chow0.9 km
- Beach House Cafe0.5 km
- Burger Brothers0.4 km
- We Love Falafel0.6 km
- Happy Family0.8 km
- + 94 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Blanch House0.9 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel1.0 km
- Paskins Town House1.0 km
- The Twenty One1.0 km
- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.6 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Budgens Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 12 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 Street0.0 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11GT · Data under Open Government Licence