BN3 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Road, 0.3km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN3 1DJ is 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, down 58.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00085042 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD, BN3 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, BN3 1DJ.
155
44
£ 50,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1DJ 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
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in BN3 1DJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 58.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1DJ. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
21 sales · Mean £ 294,971
Terraced
£ 610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 610,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1DJ is moderate at 69 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
Stanford Junior School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 88 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.3 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.4 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.4 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.5 km
- Phase One Hostel0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd0.1 km
- Bedford Tavern0.3 km
- Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.4 km
- Cooper's Cask0.3 km
- Lion And Lobster0.3 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
232 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.2 km
- Almoosh Snack0.1 km
- Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.3 km
- Boudica0.2 km
- Cafe Venus0.1 km
- + 227 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Casba0.1 km
- Grubbs0.4 km
- Health Rebels0.4 km
- Montefiore Fisheries0.6 km
- Mustard0.2 km
- + 56 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.1 km
- Hove1.5 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Norfolk Square0.1 km
- Waitrose Montpelier Road0.2 km
- Furze Croft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31DJ · Data under Open Government Licence