BN1 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on North Road, 0.4km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St. Peter's and North Laine ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 BN1 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00085668 (shared with 1676 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, BN1 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, BN1 1AA.
317
38
£ 49,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1AA. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1AA are high at 274 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
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- Gunns Pharmacy0.9 km
- Ross Pharmacy1.0 km
- Zabka0.9 km
- Bird And Blend Tea Co1.0 km
- Fortune Supermarket0.8 km
- + 180 more
Pub, NightClub
196 nearby- Velvet Jacks1.0 km
- Medusa Bar0.8 km
- Pizza KO At Temple Bar0.9 km
- Royal Sovereign0.7 km
- Temple Bar0.9 km
- + 191 more
Restaurant, Cafe
527 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
- Boudica1.0 km
- Damascus Bakery0.9 km
- Kambi's Restaurant0.9 km
- Adelfia0.8 km
- + 522 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
45 nearby- Andorra Guest Accommodation1.0 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.8 km
- Phase One Hostel1.0 km
- The Kings Hotel1.0 km
- The Oriental1.0 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Taj The Grocer0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
115 nearby- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Moyos Burgers0.8 km
- Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
- Pizza Xtra0.8 km
- Sushi Daily At Waitrose0.8 km
- + 110 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.4 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.2 km
- Hove2.3 km
Bus Stops
- North Road0.1 km
- North Road0.1 km
- North Road0.2 km
- Brighton Station0.2 km
- Kensington Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11AA · Data under Open Government Licence