BN3 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge 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 — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 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 (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 65.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00085037 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BN3 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BN3 1DE.
186
40
£ 50,700 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1DE 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
No single demographic signal dominates BN3 1DE — age 40, 40% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 65.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1DE. The average age is 39.9. 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
£ 335,000
41 sales · Mean £ 334,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1DE is moderate at 60 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 Paul's CofE Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Middle Street Primary School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Junior School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- AJ Star Store0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- Cook0.7 km
- Eaton News0.8 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.4 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Blind Busker0.7 km
- Holiday Inn And Stock Burger,Absurd Bird And World Of Wings0.8 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.5 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.6 km
- Phase One Hostel0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.6 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.6 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.6 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
- The Brunswick0.4 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
190 nearby- Aji Sushi0.8 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Baked0.7 km
- Buon Appetito0.5 km
- Chilli0.6 km
- + 185 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Gandom0.7 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.8 km
- Belgian Chips1.0 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.9 km
- Boost Juice Bar0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.2 km
- Hove1.4 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Furze Croft0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
- Lansdowne Road0.2 km
- Furze Croft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31DE · Data under Open Government Licence