Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

SYMBISTER ROAD, BN41 1GP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYMBISTER ROAD, BN41 1GP.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN41 1GP 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN41 1GP's 65% ownership and 40-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 down 19.5% year-on-year.

home £275,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN41 1GP is a mixed residential area on Symbister Road, 0.4km 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 1GP represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 19.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GP are sourced from Output Area E00085712 (shared with 22 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 1GP. 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

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

10 sales · Mean £ 282,700

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

Crime around BN41 1GP is moderate at 62 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
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour75
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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Benfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.5 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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West Hove Infant School

Outstanding480 pupils1.2 km
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Hove Junior School

Good720 pupils1.2 km
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Hill Park School

Outstanding199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Best Shop1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Hanwells0.1 km
  • Portslade News0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.3 km
  • Battle Pub0.6 km
  • Stanley Arms PH0.9 km
  • The Gather Inn0.8 km
  • Brighton Bytes0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Dishoom0.7 km
  • Hainault Fryers0.4 km
  • Marmaris Kebab House0.2 km
  • PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.1 km
  • Pickles0.3 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Garden Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portslade0.4 km
  • Fishersgate0.7 km
  • Aldrington1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Boundary Road0.1 km
  • Boundary Road0.1 km
  • Boundary Road0.2 km
  • Portslade Railway Station0.2 km
  • St Andrews Road East End0.2 km