Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

YORK ROAD, BN3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, BN3 1DJ.

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Population

155

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1DJ 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in BN3 1DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.

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

BN3 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Road, 0.3km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN3 1DJ is 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 58.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00085042 (shared with 1 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 1DJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 295,000

21 sales · Mean £ 294,971

Terraced

£ 610,000

1 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

Crime around BN3 1DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences324
Anti-social behaviour248
Shoplifting112
Public order100
Criminal damage and arson79

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 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.2 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.2 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.2 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Florian The Florist0.2 km
  • Botanique Farm0.3 km
  • Cases0.3 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.3 km
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 88 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.3 km
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.4 km
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation0.4 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.5 km
  • Phase One Hostel0.4 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.3 km
  • Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.4 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.3 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.3 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

232 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.2 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.1 km
  • Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.3 km
  • Boudica0.2 km
  • Cafe Venus0.1 km
  • + 227 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Casba0.1 km
  • Grubbs0.4 km
  • Health Rebels0.4 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.6 km
  • Mustard0.2 km
  • + 56 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.1 km
  • Hove1.5 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Waitrose Montpelier Road0.2 km
  • Furze Croft0.2 km