Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN41 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN41 1EL.

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Population

352

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 35, BN41 1EL 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN41 1EL is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.

For families considering a move, BN41 1EL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00085721 (shared with 72 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 1EL. 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

White / British86.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around BN41 1EL is moderate at 56 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.

Shoplifting73
Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.4 km
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Benfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils1.2 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils1.2 km
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West Hove Infant School

Outstanding480 pupils1.4 km
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Hove Junior School

Good720 pupils1.4 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Layland cafe0.8 km
  • Feedwell Cafe0.7 km
  • The Flour Pot0.5 km
  • 17 Grams0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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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 Ltd0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Battle Pub0.8 km
  • The Gather Inn0.7 km
  • British Legion0.7 km
  • The Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Eddie's Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Lost Boys Chicken1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Garden Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portslade0.7 km
  • Fishersgate0.8 km
  • Southwick1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
  • Norway Street0.2 km
  • St Andrew's Road0.2 km