BN1 1EP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km 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 1EP 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 (485 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1EP.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1EP 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 1EP 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 1EP. 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
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 1EP are high at 485 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
Middle Street Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- Churchill's Supermarket0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- HMV0.6 km
- New Look0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.6 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
155 nearby- Brighthelm0.6 km
- Crowns Brighton0.6 km
- Give A Try At Inn On The Square0.6 km
- Hatchet Harry's0.6 km
- Inn On The Square0.6 km
- + 150 more
Restaurant, Cafe
418 nearby- Ala's Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe W0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Ed's Easy Diner0.6 km
- Lazy Fin (Wet Sales)0.5 km
- + 413 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Belgian Chips0.6 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
- Kebab House0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Zahara Bar0.5 km
- + 68 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
49 nearby- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.8 km
- Hotel Pelirocco1.0 km
- Beach Hotel1.0 km
- Brighton House0.9 km
- Hotel Una0.9 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Budgens Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.0 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
- Hove2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Steine south0.0 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
- Old Steine south0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11EP · Data under Open Government Licence