Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

WESTERN ROAD, BN3 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

186

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1DD 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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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BN3 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BN3 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood 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 1DD offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00085037 (shared with 24 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 1DD. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around BN3 1DD is moderate at 57 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 offences240
Anti-social behaviour201
Shoplifting72
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order61

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 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 pupils1.3 km
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils1.3 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • AJ Star Store0.7 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Eaton News0.8 km
  • Higgins Wines Ltd0.4 km
  • + 66 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Blind Busker0.7 km
  • Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.7 km
  • Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.2 km
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.3 km
  • Lansdowne House0.2 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • Bison Beer Crafthouse0.6 km
  • Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.6 km
  • Hove Place (wet Sales)0.6 km
  • Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
  • The Brunswick0.3 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

193 nearby
  • Aji Sushi0.7 km
  • Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Baked0.7 km
  • Buon Appetito0.5 km
  • Chilli0.6 km
  • + 188 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Gandom0.7 km
  • Nayeb Kebab House0.8 km
  • Boost Juice Bar0.8 km
  • Curry Inn1.0 km
  • Dial A Pizza Convenience0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.3 km
  • Hove1.4 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.9 km

Bus Stops

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