BN41 1AW is a mixed residential area located 0.1km 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00085721 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN41 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN41 1AW.
352
35
£ 56,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 35, BN41 1AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1AW is moderate at 65 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
Eastbrook Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
- Layland cafe0.8 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.8 km
- The Flour Pot0.5 km
- 17 Grams0.4 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gateway Community Hub0.9 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.9 km
- Southern Cross Convenience Store0.8 km
- BP SF Connect0.4 km
- Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Battle Pub0.8 km
- The Gather Inn0.7 km
- British Legion0.6 km
- The Blue Anchor0.1 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Lost Boys Chicken1.0 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.7 km
- Fishersgate0.7 km
- Southwick1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Norway Street0.2 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
- Church Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AW · Data under Open Government Licence