BN3 8BH is a safe, established residential area on Sherbourne Way, 0.6km from Hangleton in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Hangleton and Knoll ward and the Hove constituency.
For serious buyers, BN3 8BH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00085232 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERBOURNE WAY, BN3 8BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERBOURNE WAY, BN3 8BH.
279
42
£ 47,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 8BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BN3 8BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 8BH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 272,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 8BH has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
King's School
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Primary School
Goldstone Primary School
Blatchington Mill School
Hill Park School
Aldrington CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Oscars On The Green0.5 km
- Your Store0.7 km
- Central Stores0.8 km
- Warr News0.8 km
- Wickenden Meats0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Grenadier0.8 km
- Brighton Footgolf0.6 km
- West Hove Golf Club (Bar)1.0 km
- West Hove Golf Club (Catering Franchise)1.0 km
- Hangleton Bowling Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cuisinne0.7 km
- Smileys0.7 km
- Hove Fish Bar0.2 km
- Wok 4 U0.2 km
- Mandarin Garden0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bankers0.7 km
- Cafe O0.7 km
- 19th Hole Cafe0.6 km
- Arnies Kitchen0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade1.8 km
- Aldrington2.0 km
- Fishersgate2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Poplar Avenue0.1 km
- Lark Hill0.1 km
- Lark Hill0.1 km
- Spencer Avenue0.1 km
- Spencer Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN38BH · Data under Open Government Licence