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.
LORNA ROAD, BN3 3EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORNA ROAD, BN3 3EN.
214
40
£ 60,900 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 3EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brunswick Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stanford Infant School
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Stanford Junior School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
131 nearby- Aji Sushi0.7 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Baked0.7 km
- Buon Appetito0.7 km
- Chilli0.7 km
- + 126 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Gandom0.8 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.6 km
- Fortune House0.9 km
- Ramsbottoms0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 25 more
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
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Postcode Profile: BN33EN · Data under Open Government Licence