Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK SQUARE, BN3 1EJ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1EJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.

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

BN3 1EJ 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.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 1EJ offers 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £445k, down 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00085020 (shared with 8 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 1EJ. 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

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 447,500

34 sales · Mean £ 475,113

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

Crime around BN3 1EJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences236
Anti-social behaviour200
Shoplifting72
Criminal damage and arson65
Public order63

school Local Schools

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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.6 km
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Brunswick Primary School

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

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils1.3 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils1.3 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Florian The Florist0.1 km
  • Botanique Farm0.1 km
  • Cases0.1 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.1 km
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

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 Pelirocco0.6 km
  • Phase One Hostel0.4 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.2 km
  • Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.2 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.2 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.3 km
  • + 57 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

192 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.3 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.1 km
  • Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.1 km
  • Boudica0.3 km
  • Cafe Venus0.2 km
  • + 187 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Casba0.1 km
  • Grubbs0.2 km
  • Health Rebels0.2 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.8 km
  • Mustard0.1 km
  • + 39 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 Place0.1 km
  • Norfolk Square0.1 km
  • Norfolk Square0.2 km
  • Brunswick Square0.2 km