BN1 1HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Brighton Square, 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 1HD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (600 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for BN1 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00085586 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTON SQUARE, BN1 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON SQUARE, BN1 1HD.
490
32
£ 49,200 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN1 1HD 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 1HD 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 1HD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN1 1HD are high at 600 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
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.4 km
- Blueberrys0.7 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.3 km
- Good News0.2 km
- Kantenya0.9 km
- + 138 more
Pub, NightClub
169 nearby- All Bar One0.2 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
471 nearby- Al Duomo0.2 km
- Blossom Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.2 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.4 km
- Crosstown0.7 km
- + 466 more
Takeaway Shop
93 nearby- African Chow0.9 km
- Beach House Cafe0.4 km
- Burger Brothers0.4 km
- We Love Falafel0.6 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.5 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
53 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
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.3 km
- Budgens Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.8 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Hove2.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
- North Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN11HD · Data under Open Government Licence