BN3 1EA is a mixed residential area on Brunswick Place, 0.2km 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00085020 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK PLACE, BN3 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK PLACE, BN3 1EA.
305
37
£ 50,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1EA 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1EA spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1EA. The average age is 37.0. 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
Flat
£ 280,000
8 sales · Mean £ 367,875
Terraced
£ 2,150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1EA is moderate at 61 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
Middle Street Primary School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Florian The Florist0.0 km
- Botanique Farm0.1 km
- Cases0.0 km
- Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.0 km
- Gunns Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.2 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.4 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.5 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.6 km
- Phase One Hostel0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Bedford Tavern0.3 km
- Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.1 km
- Cooper's Cask0.1 km
- Lion And Lobster0.4 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.4 km
- Almoosh Snack0.2 km
- Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.2 km
- Boudica0.4 km
- Cafe Venus0.2 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.1 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Casba0.2 km
- Grubbs0.1 km
- Health Rebels0.2 km
- Montefiore Fisheries0.8 km
- Mustard0.2 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.3 km
- Hove1.4 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Place0.0 km
- Brunswick Place0.0 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
- Palmeira Square0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31EA · Data under Open Government Licence