BN3 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Volk Row, 0.6km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN3 1BD 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. By day, the area transitions to a regional business centres character: business quarters in major regional cities. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £528k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00085174 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VOLK ROW, BN3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VOLK ROW, BN3 1BD.
181
33
£ 60,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1BD 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
With 68% economic activity and an average age of 33, BN3 1BD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £528k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1BD. The average age is 33.0. 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
Terraced
£ 830,000
1 sales · Mean £ 830,000
Flat
£ 377,500
2 sales · Mean £ 377,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 1BD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanford Junior School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Brunswick Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Stanford Infant School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Churchill's Supermarket0.9 km
- Costa0.8 km
- HMV1.0 km
- AM PM Store0.7 km
- Blueberrys0.9 km
- + 126 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Crowns Brighton1.0 km
- Give A Try At Inn On The Square1.0 km
- Hatchet Harry's0.9 km
- Inn On The Square1.0 km
- The Gourmet Chef Kitchen At Crowns1.0 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
288 nearby- Ala's Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe W0.9 km
- Chalet Cafe0.8 km
- Meowko0.9 km
- Slim Chickens0.9 km
- + 283 more
Takeaway Shop
89 nearby- Belgian Chips1.0 km
- African Chow0.7 km
- Burger Brothers1.0 km
- Joeies Takeaway0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Taj The Grocer0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Baby Bao At The Pond0.8 km
- My Brighton/Meanwhile1.0 km
- Whitburn Lodge0.9 km
- The Garden At Cappadocia Guest House0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotels Limited0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.5 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.0 km
- Hove1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Seven Dials0.0 km
- Seven Dials0.0 km
- Seven Dials0.1 km
- Seven Dials0.1 km
- Seven Dials0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31BD · Data under Open Government Licence