BN41 1GL is a mixed residential area on Gordon Road, 0.4km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £419k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GL are sourced from Output Area E00085712 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDON ROAD, BN41 1GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON ROAD, BN41 1GL.
412
40
£ 56,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1GL 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
BN41 1GL is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1GL. 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
Terraced
£ 398,875
12 sales · Mean £ 395,854
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1GL is moderate at 59 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
Benfield Primary School
St Peter's Community 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
28 nearby- Best Shop0.9 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Hanwells0.1 km
- Portslade News0.2 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.4 km
- Battle Pub0.6 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.9 km
- The Gather Inn0.9 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's0.7 km
- Colosseo Restaurant0.2 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Aldi Stores0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Dishoom0.7 km
- Hainault Fryers0.5 km
- Marmaris Kebab House0.3 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.2 km
- Pickles0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.3 km
- Fishersgate0.7 km
- Aldrington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boundary Road0.1 km
- Portslade Railway Station0.2 km
- Boundary Road0.2 km
- Portslade Railway Station0.2 km
- Boundary Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411GL · Data under Open Government Licence