BN41 1AU is a mixed residential area on Franklin Road, 0.3km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00085712 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRANKLIN ROAD, BN41 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANKLIN ROAD, BN41 1AU.
412
40
£ 56,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AU 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN41 1AU's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £550k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AU. The average age is 40.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,500
2 sales · Mean £ 430,500
Terraced
£ 670,000
2 sales · Mean £ 670,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1AU is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
West Hove Infant School
Hove Junior School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Hanwells0.2 km
- Portslade News0.0 km
- Shoreline Stores0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.2 km
- Battle Pub0.7 km
- Stanley Arms PH1.0 km
- The Gather Inn0.7 km
- Brighton Bytes0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Athena B0.1 km
- Bites And Slice Madeira Cafe0.1 km
- Blend Coffee Co0.1 km
- Breakfast At Tiffany's0.6 km
- Colosseo Restaurant0.2 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Aldi Stores0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Dishoom0.7 km
- Hainault Fryers0.3 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.1 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.0 km
- Pickles0.4 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.4 km
- Fishersgate0.8 km
- Aldrington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Road0.1 km
- St Andrew's Road0.1 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.1 km
- Boundary Road0.1 km
- Boundary Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AU · Data under Open Government Licence