BN3 2DW is a mixed residential area on Hove Street, 0.5km from Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Central Hove ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00085054 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOVE STREET, BN3 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOVE STREET, BN3 2DW.
273
45
£ 48,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 2DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN3 2DW's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £525k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £525k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 2DW. The average age is 45.2. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN3 2DW is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Hove Junior School
West Hove Infant School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Brunswick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
133 nearby- Kingsway Coffee1.0 km
- Appletree Montessori Nursery0.2 km
- Bankers Express0.4 km
- Billies Cafe0.9 km
- Brodwolf0.5 km
- + 128 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- A1 Newsagents0.5 km
- Brightstore Hove0.8 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Eggfree Cakebox0.5 km
- Hove Newsagent0.4 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hotel Smart Sea View0.3 km
- Princes Marine Hotel0.4 km
- The Claremont0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Langfords Hotel0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Cliftonville Inn0.4 km
- Neptune Inn (wet Sales)0.4 km
- Soulfoo Food Bar At The Old Albion0.5 km
- The Better Half0.4 km
- The Stirling Arms0.3 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chippy Chips0.4 km
- Fortune House0.5 km
- Marrocco's Restaurant Ltd0.4 km
- Ramsbottoms0.5 km
- Sea Horse Takeaway0.4 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldrington1.0 km
- Hove1.0 km
- Portslade2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hove Street0.1 km
- Hove Manor0.1 km
- Hove Street0.1 km
- Hove Street0.1 km
- Hove Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN32DW · Data under Open Government Licence