BN1 1FZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km 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 Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
BN1 1FZ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (351 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 1FZ are sourced from Output Area E00085507 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN1 1FZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN1 1FZ.
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£ 39,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN1 1FZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1FZ. 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
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 1FZ are high at 351 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
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Middle Street Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.3 km
- Blueberrys0.7 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.3 km
- Good News0.2 km
- Kantenya0.9 km
- + 131 more
Pub, NightClub
169 nearby- All Bar One0.1 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.7 km
- Fitz Regent0.2 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.4 km
- + 164 more
Restaurant, Cafe
424 nearby- Al Duomo0.1 km
- Blossom Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.2 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.3 km
- Crosstown0.7 km
- + 419 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- African Chow0.9 km
- Beach House Cafe0.3 km
- Burger Brothers0.4 km
- We Love Falafel0.6 km
- Happy Family0.5 km
- + 80 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Blanch House0.5 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.7 km
- Paskins Town House0.7 km
- Sea Breeze0.9 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
- Budgens Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Moulsecoomb2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Steine0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
- Old Steine0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11FZ · Data under Open Government Licence