Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

INFINITY CLOSE, BN41 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INFINITY CLOSE, BN41 1AY.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN41 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN41 1AY's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 96.1% year-on-year.

home £184,800 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN41 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Infinity Close, 0.3km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN41 1AY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 96.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00085718 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AY. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 140,250

7 sales · Mean £ 164,992

Terraced

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN41 1AY is moderate at 60 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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Shoplifting84
Anti-social behaviour64
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.4 km
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Benfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.3 km
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Hill Park School

Outstanding199 pupils1.4 km
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West Hove Infant School

Outstanding480 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Layland cafe0.7 km
  • Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC1.0 km
  • Feedwell Cafe0.9 km
  • The Flour Pot0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Gateway Community Hub0.8 km
  • Noahs Off Licence0.7 km
  • Southern Cross Convenience Store0.6 km
  • BP SF Connect0.6 km
  • Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd1.0 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Battle Pub0.5 km
  • Stanley Arms PH0.8 km
  • The Gather Inn0.9 km
  • British Legion0.4 km
  • The Blue Anchor0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Eddie's Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Lost Boys Chicken0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Garden Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portslade0.5 km
  • Fishersgate0.6 km
  • Southwick1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Norway Street0.1 km
  • Albion Street0.2 km
  • St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
  • Portslade Health Centre0.2 km
  • Boundary Road0.2 km