BN3 1EH is a mixed residential area on Brunswick Square, 0.1km 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £570k, up 16.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00085020 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EH.
305
37
£ 50,700 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1EH 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 1EH spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1EH. 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
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
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Flat
£ 360,000
19 sales · Mean £ 408,631
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1EH is moderate at 63 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
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
63 nearby- Florian The Florist0.1 km
- Botanique Farm0.2 km
- Cases0.2 km
- Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.2 km
- Gunns Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.1 km
- Mercure Brighton Seafront0.3 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.4 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.5 km
- Phase One Hostel0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Antidote Bar Ltd0.2 km
- Bedford Tavern0.2 km
- Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.2 km
- Cooper's Cask0.3 km
- Lion And Lobster0.3 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
185 nearby- A Taste Of Sahara0.3 km
- Almoosh Snack0.2 km
- Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.1 km
- Boudica0.3 km
- Cafe Venus0.2 km
- + 180 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Casba0.2 km
- Grubbs0.2 km
- Health Rebels0.3 km
- Montefiore Fisheries0.9 km
- Mustard0.1 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.3 km
- Hove1.5 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Place0.1 km
- Brunswick Square0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
- Norfolk Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31EH · Data under Open Government Licence