BN3 1DN is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £482k, down 65.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00085192 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN3 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN3 1DN.
418
43
£ 60,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1DN spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 65.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1DN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 238,750
6 sales · Mean £ 237,000
Terraced
£ 975,000
5 sales · Mean £ 976,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1DN is moderate at 67 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
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brunswick Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Stanford Junior School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
93 nearby- AJ Star Store0.9 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Eaton News0.9 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.6 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Blind Busker0.9 km
- Lansdowne House0.4 km
- The Claremont0.8 km
- Beach Hotel0.6 km
- Brighton House0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.8 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.8 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.8 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.7 km
- The Brunswick0.6 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
235 nearby- Aji Sushi0.9 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- Baked0.9 km
- Buon Appetito0.7 km
- Chilli0.8 km
- + 230 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Gandom0.9 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.9 km
- Belgian Chips0.9 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
- Kebab House0.9 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Budgens Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.0 km
- Hove1.5 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Top of Furze Hill0.2 km
- St Ann's Well Gardens0.2 km
- Furze Croft0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31DN · Data under Open Government Licence