BN3 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Brunswick Street West, 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, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £687k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00085016 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNSWICK STREET WEST, BN3 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK STREET WEST, BN3 1EL.
223
42
£ 50,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1EL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £687k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 1EL. The average age is 41.6. 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
£ 410,000
17 sales · Mean £ 396,941
Terraced
£ 770,000
18 sales · Mean £ 739,611
Semi-Detached
£ 1,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,500,000
Detached
£ 430,000
1 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 1EL is moderate at 54 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
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- AJ Star Store0.6 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- Cook0.6 km
- Eaton News0.7 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd0.3 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Blind Busker0.6 km
- Andorra Guest Accommodation0.5 km
- Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
- Phase One Hostel0.5 km
- The Kings Hotel0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.5 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.4 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.4 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
- The Brunswick0.1 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
179 nearby- Aji Sushi0.6 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Baked0.6 km
- Buon Appetito0.4 km
- Chilli0.5 km
- + 174 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Gandom0.6 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.7 km
- Magic Wok0.7 km
- Moyos Burgers0.7 km
- Pizza Captain Jack0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hove1.4 km
- Brighton1.5 km
- Aldrington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Holland Road0.2 km
- Holland Road0.2 km
- Palmeira Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN31EL · Data under Open Government Licence