Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

WESTERN ROAD, BN3 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, BN3 1DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

231

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN3 1DA 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BN3 1DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN3 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Western Road, 0.3km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 1DA offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00085011 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1DA. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN3 1DA is moderate at 75 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.

Violence and sexual offences316
Anti-social behaviour256
Shoplifting114
Public order102
Criminal damage and arson87

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.4 km
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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils1.3 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.3 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.3 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Florian The Florist0.2 km
  • Botanique Farm0.3 km
  • Cases0.3 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.3 km
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 88 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.2 km
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.3 km
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation0.3 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.4 km
  • Phase One Hostel0.3 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.2 km
  • Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.4 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.3 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.2 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

241 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.1 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.1 km
  • Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.2 km
  • Boudica0.1 km
  • Cafe Venus0.0 km
  • + 236 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Casba0.1 km
  • Grubbs0.4 km
  • Health Rebels0.4 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.7 km
  • Mustard0.1 km
  • + 55 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.1 km
  • Hove1.6 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Norfolk Square0.0 km
  • Norfolk Square0.0 km
  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Waitrose Montpelier Road0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km