Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

LORNA ROAD, BN3 3EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORNA ROAD, BN3 3EN.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 3EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BN3 3EN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £675,833 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN3 3EN is a safe, established residential area on Lorna Road, 0.9km from Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN3 3EN 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN3 3EN are sourced from Output Area E00085172 (shared with 7 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 3EN. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 660,000

7 sales · Mean £ 576,785

Semi-Detached

£ 632,500

4 sales · Mean £ 640,000

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

BN3 3EN has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences67
Public order27
Drugs15
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.3 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils0.5 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Stanford Infant School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.9 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • AJ Star Store0.7 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Eaton News0.5 km
  • Higgins Wines Ltd0.7 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Blind Busker0.7 km
  • Lansdowne House0.8 km
  • The Claremont0.8 km
  • Brunswick Square Hotel1.0 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Bison Beer Crafthouse0.7 km
  • Grasshoppers0.5 km
  • Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.8 km
  • Hove Place (wet Sales)0.8 km
  • Sussex Cricketer0.4 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Aji Sushi0.7 km
  • Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Baked0.7 km
  • Buon Appetito0.7 km
  • Chilli0.7 km
  • + 126 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Gandom0.8 km
  • Nayeb Kebab House0.6 km
  • Fortune House0.9 km
  • Ramsbottoms0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hove0.7 km
  • Brighton1.5 km
  • Aldrington1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Holland Road0.1 km
  • Wilbury Villas0.1 km
  • Wilbury Villas0.2 km
  • Lyon Close0.2 km
  • Lyon Close0.2 km