BN1 1HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Prince Albert Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (739 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE ALBERT STREET, BN1 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE ALBERT STREET, BN1 1HF.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1HF 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 1HF 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 1HF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1HF are high at 739 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
Carlton Hill Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy1.0 km
- Zabka1.0 km
- Bird And Blend Tea Co0.9 km
- Fortune Supermarket0.8 km
- Goemon0.8 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
460 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara1.0 km
- Damascus Bakery1.0 km
- Kambi's Restaurant1.0 km
- Adelfia0.8 km
- Baqueano1.0 km
- + 455 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 nearby- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.9 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
- Phase One Hostel0.9 km
- The Kings Hotel0.9 km
- The Oriental0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
164 nearby- Medusa Bar0.8 km
- Pizza KO At Temple Bar1.0 km
- Royal Sovereign0.7 km
- Temple Bar1.0 km
- All Bar One0.2 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Moyos Burgers0.7 km
- Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
- Pizza Xtra0.7 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.9 km
- + 83 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Hove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thistle Hotel0.2 km
- Ship Street0.2 km
- Ship Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
- North Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11HF · Data under Open Government Licence