BN3 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Holland Road, 0.3km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00085010 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLAND ROAD, BN3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLAND ROAD, BN3 1BA.
268
39
£ 51,400 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1BA 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
No single demographic signal dominates BN3 1BA — age 39, 40% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £565k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1BA. The average age is 39.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 552,500
4 sales · Mean £ 625,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 1BA has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Brunswick Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Stanford Junior School
Middle Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- AJ Star Store0.5 km
- Budgens0.3 km
- Cook0.4 km
- Eaton News0.5 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.1 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Blind Busker0.4 km
- Beach Hotel0.9 km
- Brighton House1.0 km
- Hotel Una1.0 km
- Queensbury Hotel1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.3 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.3 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.3 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.4 km
- The Brunswick0.2 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
189 nearby- Aji Sushi0.5 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Baked0.4 km
- Buon Appetito0.2 km
- Chilli0.3 km
- + 184 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Gandom0.4 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.5 km
- Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Bad Boys Burgers0.4 km
- Archipelagos Gyros0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hove1.2 km
- Brighton1.5 km
- Aldrington1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Palmeira Square0.1 km
- Palmeira Square0.1 km
- Palmeira Square0.1 km
- Palmeira Square0.1 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31BA · Data under Open Government Licence