BN41 1GR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trafalgar Road, 0.3km from Southern Cross in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
Within the BN41 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 29.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GR are sourced from Output Area E00085710 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAFALGAR ROAD, BN41 1GR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFALGAR ROAD, BN41 1GR.
281
36
£ 44,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1GR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 36, BN41 1GR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1GR. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 207,750
18 sales · Mean £ 214,611
Terraced
£ 237,000
4 sales · Mean £ 229,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN41 1GR has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.6 km
- Layland cafe0.5 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.6 km
- Emmaus0.9 km
- No 7 Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Adur Express Convenience Store0.8 km
- Gateway Community Hub0.6 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.3 km
- Extratime0.6 km
- Mayberry Garden Centre0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Romans Hotel1.0 km
- Battle Pub0.1 km
- St George PH (Wet Sales)0.8 km
- Stags Head0.8 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Aldi Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.6 km
- Mr Bob1.0 km
- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Italian At Home0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.3 km
- Portslade0.8 km
- Southwick1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shelldale Road0.1 km
- Shelldale Road0.1 km
- Battle of Trafalgar0.1 km
- Battle of Trafalgar Pub0.1 km
- Battle of Trafalgar0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411GR · Data under Open Government Licence