Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

FARM ROAD, BN3 1FD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM ROAD, BN3 1FD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

239

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 1FD 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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4/10
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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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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN3 1FD spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £474k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.4% year-on-year.

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

BN3 1FD is a safe, established residential area on Farm Road, 0.3km from Brunswick in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Brunswick and Adelaide ward and the Hove constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 1FD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £474k, up 14.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 1FD are sourced from Output Area E00085001 (shared with 3 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 1FD. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

2 sales · Mean £ 580,000

Detached

£ 355,500

4 sales · Mean £ 357,750

Terraced

£ 450,000

4 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

BN3 1FD has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences221
Anti-social behaviour189
Criminal damage and arson62
Other theft52
Public order50

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils1.1 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 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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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Florian The Florist0.1 km
  • Botanique Farm0.1 km
  • Cases0.1 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie0.1 km
  • Gunns Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 64 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Manicke Sri Lankan Restaurant At Bottoms Rest0.3 km
  • Mercure Brighton Seafront0.5 km
  • Blind Busker0.6 km
  • Andorra Guest Accommodation0.6 km
  • Hotel Pelirocco0.7 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.3 km
  • Bedford Tavern0.4 km
  • Bow Street Runner (Wet Sales)0.3 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.0 km
  • Lion And Lobster0.4 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

184 nearby
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.4 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.3 km
  • Bottoms Rest - Wet Sales0.3 km
  • Boudica0.4 km
  • Cafe Venus0.3 km
  • + 179 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • The Co-operative0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Casba0.3 km
  • Grubbs0.2 km
  • Health Rebels0.2 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.6 km
  • Mustard0.3 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.3 km
  • Hove1.3 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brunswick Place0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.1 km
  • Brunswick Place0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.2 km
  • Furze Croft0.2 km