Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BRUNSWICK STREET WEST, BN3 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNSWICK STREET WEST, BN3 1EL.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences207
Anti-social behaviour160
Criminal damage and arson51
Other theft49
Public order47

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils1.2 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils1.4 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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