BN41 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.2km from Southern Cross in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN41 1AT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00085733 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, BN41 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, BN41 1AT.
353
39
£ 44,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in BN41 1AT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AT. The average age is 38.6. 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
£ 213,000
2 sales · Mean £ 213,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN41 1AT has low crime rates — 48 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
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.7 km
- Layland cafe0.6 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.7 km
- Emmaus0.8 km
- No 7 Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Adur Express Convenience Store0.9 km
- Gateway Community Hub0.6 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.3 km
- Extratime0.5 km
- Mayberry Garden Centre0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Battle Pub0.0 km
- St George PH (Wet Sales)0.8 km
- Stags Head0.8 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.3 km
- British Legion0.2 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.7 km
- Mr Bob0.9 km
- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- Italian At Home0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.3 km
- Portslade0.8 km
- Southwick1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Battle of Trafalgar0.0 km
- Battle of Trafalgar Pub0.0 km
- Battle of Trafalgar0.1 km
- Shelldale Road0.2 km
- Shelldale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AT · Data under Open Government Licence