BN41 1BA is a mixed residential area on Vale Road, 0.6km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN41 1BA offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00085737 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE ROAD, BN41 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, BN41 1BA.
391
35
£ 56,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN41 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1BA. The average age is 35.2. 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
£ 220,000
20 sales · Mean £ 223,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1BA is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Benfield Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
West Hove Infant School
Hove Junior School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Best Shop0.8 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Hanwells0.1 km
- Portslade News0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.5 km
- Battle Pub0.6 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.9 km
- The Gather Inn0.9 km
- Brighton Bytes0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Athena B0.2 km
- Bites And Slice Madeira Cafe0.2 km
- Blend Coffee Co0.2 km
- Breakfast At Tiffany's0.8 km
- Colosseo Restaurant0.1 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi Stores0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Dishoom0.6 km
- Hainault Fryers0.6 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.4 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.3 km
- Pickles0.2 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.2 km
- Fishersgate0.8 km
- Aldrington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Road0.1 km
- Portslade Railway Station0.1 km
- Portslade Railway Station0.1 km
- Victoria Road East End0.1 km
- Portslade Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411BA · Data under Open Government Licence