BN3 1AW is a mixed residential area on Donkey Mews, 0.2km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN3 1AW offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00085020 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONKEY MEWS, BN3 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONKEY MEWS, BN3 1AW.
305
37
£ 50,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN3 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1AW. The average age is 37.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 204,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1AW is moderate at 59 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
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brunswick Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- AJ Star Store0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Cook0.7 km
- Eaton News0.8 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.4 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Blind Busker0.7 km
- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.7 km
- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.1 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.3 km
- Lansdowne House0.2 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
61 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.6 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.6 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.6 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.7 km
- The Brunswick0.3 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
195 nearby- Aji Sushi0.8 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Baked0.7 km
- Buon Appetito0.5 km
- Chilli0.6 km
- + 190 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Gandom0.7 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.8 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.8 km
- Dial A Pizza Convenience0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Brighton0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.3 km
- Hove1.5 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Place0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Brunswick Place0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31AW · Data under Open Government Licence