BN1 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on North Street, 0.3km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Regency ward and the Brighton, Pavilion constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN1 1EB offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (606 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, BN1 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, BN1 1EB.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1EB 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
BN1 1EB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN1 1EB. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1EB are high at 606 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
Middle Street Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
144 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.5 km
- Blueberrys0.6 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.2 km
- Good News0.2 km
- Kantenya0.9 km
- + 139 more
Pub, NightClub
171 nearby- All Bar One0.1 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.6 km
- Fitz Regent0.2 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.4 km
- + 166 more
Restaurant, Cafe
470 nearby- Al Duomo0.1 km
- Blossom Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.2 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.4 km
- Cosy Cottage1.0 km
- + 465 more
Takeaway Shop
95 nearby- African Chow0.9 km
- Beach House Cafe0.5 km
- Burger Brothers0.4 km
- KFC1.0 km
- We Love Falafel0.6 km
- + 90 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.6 km
- Beach Hotel0.8 km
- Brighton House0.7 km
- Hotel Una0.7 km
- Kipps Hostel0.3 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.3 km
- Budgens Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.8 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Hove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.0 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11EB · Data under Open Government Licence