BN3 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Brunswick Square, 0.1km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN3 1EF 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 40.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00085016 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EF.
223
42
£ 50,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN3 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £388k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 40.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1EF. The average age is 41.6. 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
£ 325,000
19 sales · Mean £ 381,052
Terraced
£ 730,000
2 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1EF is moderate at 54 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
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Bird And Blend Tea Co0.6 km
- Fortune Supermarket0.6 km
- Goemon0.6 km
- Montpelier Wines/Premier Express0.6 km
- Taj The Grocer0.6 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.5 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
- Phase One Hostel0.5 km
- The Kings Hotel0.5 km
- The Oriental0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Medusa Bar0.6 km
- Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.5 km
- Royal Sovereign0.7 km
- Temple Bar0.5 km
- Antidote Bar Ltd0.3 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
180 nearby- Adelfia0.6 km
- Baqueano0.5 km
- Beach House Cafe0.6 km
- Billies Cafe0.7 km
- Bincho0.7 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Magic Wok0.6 km
- Moyos Burgers0.6 km
- Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
- Pizza Xtra0.6 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.6 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.5 km
- Hove1.5 km
- Aldrington2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Holland Road0.2 km
- Brunswick Square0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Holland Road0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31EF · Data under Open Government Licence