Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

OLD STEINE, BN1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STEINE, BN1 1EJ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN1 1EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £440k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN1 1EJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Old Steine, 0.6km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown 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, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (374 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00085507 (shared with 37 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 BN1 1EJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 445,000

5 sales · Mean £ 465,000

Terraced

£ 910,000

2 sales · Mean £ 910,000

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

Crime rates near BN1 1EJ are high at 374 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.

Violence and sexual offences888
Anti-social behaviour564
Shoplifting429
Public order337
Other theft210

school Local Schools

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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.5 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.5 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.3 km
  • Blueberrys0.7 km
  • Brighton Botanicals0.3 km
  • Good News0.1 km
  • Kantenya1.0 km
  • + 129 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

169 nearby
  • All Bar One0.1 km
  • Be At One0.1 km
  • Cut Your Wolf Loose0.7 km
  • Fitz Regent0.2 km
  • Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.5 km
  • + 164 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

423 nearby
  • Al Duomo0.1 km
  • Blossom Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.3 km
  • Brighton Palace Pier0.3 km
  • Crosstown0.7 km
  • + 418 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • African Chow1.0 km
  • Beach House Cafe0.3 km
  • Burger Brothers0.5 km
  • We Love Falafel0.7 km
  • Happy Family0.5 km
  • + 79 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Blanch House0.5 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.6 km
  • Paskins Town House0.6 km
  • Sea Breeze0.9 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km
  • Budgens Express0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.0 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Steine0.0 km
  • Old Steine0.1 km
  • St James's Street0.1 km
  • Old Steine0.1 km
  • Old Steine0.1 km