Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

VOLK ROW, BN3 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLK ROW, BN3 1BD.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 33, BN3 1BD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £528k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

BN3 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Volk Row, 0.6km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 1BD 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. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £528k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00085174 (shared with 14 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 1BD. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 830,000

1 sales · Mean £ 830,000

Flat

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

BN3 1BD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting148
Violence and sexual offences107
Anti-social behaviour73
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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Stanford Infant School

Good236 pupils0.8 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils0.9 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Churchill's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • HMV1.0 km
  • AM PM Store0.7 km
  • Blueberrys0.9 km
  • + 126 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Crowns Brighton1.0 km
  • Give A Try At Inn On The Square1.0 km
  • Hatchet Harry's0.9 km
  • Inn On The Square1.0 km
  • The Gourmet Chef Kitchen At Crowns1.0 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

288 nearby
  • Ala's Cafe1.0 km
  • Cafe W0.9 km
  • Chalet Cafe0.8 km
  • Meowko0.9 km
  • Slim Chickens0.9 km
  • + 283 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Belgian Chips1.0 km
  • African Chow0.7 km
  • Burger Brothers1.0 km
  • Joeies Takeaway0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 84 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Taj The Grocer0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Baby Bao At The Pond0.8 km
  • My Brighton/Meanwhile1.0 km
  • Whitburn Lodge0.9 km
  • The Garden At Cappadocia Guest House0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.5 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.0 km
  • Hove1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Seven Dials0.0 km
  • Seven Dials0.0 km
  • Seven Dials0.1 km
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  • Seven Dials0.1 km