BN3 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Road, 0.3km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN3 1DF 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £430k, down 14.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00085039 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BN3 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BN3 1DF.
193
38
£ 50,700 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1DF 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.
Area Character
BN3 1DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1DF. The average age is 37.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
53 sales · Mean £ 300,178
Detached
£ 1,850,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,689,333
Terraced
£ 338,000
1 sales · Mean £ 338,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1DF is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
Brunswick Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Junior School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- AJ Star Store0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Eaton News0.8 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.4 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Blind Busker0.7 km
- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.7 km
- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.3 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.4 km
- Lansdowne House0.3 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.7 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.7 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.7 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
- The Brunswick0.4 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
200 nearby- Aji Sushi0.8 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
- Baked0.7 km
- Buon Appetito0.5 km
- Chilli0.6 km
- + 195 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Gandom0.8 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.8 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.8 km
- Curry Inn0.9 km
- Dial A Pizza Convenience0.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.2 km
- Hove1.4 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Furze Croft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31DF · Data under Open Government Licence