Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

WESTERN ROAD, BN3 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, BN3 1AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN3 1AE is a mixed residential area on Western Road, 0.2km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 1AE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00085003 (shared with 9 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 BN3 1AE. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.2%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 153,000

3 sales · Mean £ 201,333

Terraced

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

Crime around BN3 1AE is moderate at 72 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.

Violence and sexual offences313
Anti-social behaviour236
Shoplifting113
Public order99
Criminal damage and arson82

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils1.3 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.4 km
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Florian The Florist0.2 km
  • Botanique Farm0.2 km
  • Cases0.2 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.2 km
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 81 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.2 km
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.2 km
  • Blind Busker0.8 km
  • Lansdowne House0.3 km
  • The Claremont0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

81 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.0 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.2 km
  • Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.3 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.2 km
  • + 76 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

223 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.2 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.0 km
  • Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.2 km
  • Boudica0.1 km
  • Cafe Venus0.0 km
  • + 218 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • The Co-operative0.0 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Casba0.0 km
  • Grubbs0.3 km
  • Health Rebels0.4 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.7 km
  • Mustard0.0 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.2 km
  • Hove1.5 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Norfolk Square0.0 km
  • Norfolk Square0.0 km
  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Brunswick Place0.2 km
  • Brunswick Place0.2 km