BN3 4LX is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Aldrington in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Wish ward and the Hove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN3, BN3 4LX offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 4LX are sourced from Output Area E00085833 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN3 4LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN3 4LX.
323
47
£ 56,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 4LX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN3 4LX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 4LX. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 4LX has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hove Junior School
West Hove Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boundary Road Off Licence0.9 km
- Brazil Aki0.9 km
- Kingsway City News0.2 km
- Portland Mini Market0.9 km
- Portslade Post Office0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Blue Anchor0.8 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.9 km
- Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.8 km
- Hove And Kingsway Bowling Club1.0 km
- Brighton Bytes0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- 17 Grams0.9 km
- Dishy0.9 km
- Fanoos0.8 km
- Maria's Deli-licious1.0 km
- Spoons Cafe1.0 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lost Boys Chicken1.0 km
- Roll On Lunch0.9 km
- Dishoom1.0 km
- Hainault Fryers0.8 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade1.1 km
- Aldrington1.6 km
- Fishersgate1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tandridge Road0.2 km
- Tandridge Road0.2 km
- Wish Road South0.3 km
- Roman Road0.3 km
- Wish Road South0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN34LX · Data under Open Government Licence