BN3 4LA is a sought-after residential area on Roman Road, 0.3km from Aldrington in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Wish ward and the Hove constituency.
For serious buyers, BN3 4LA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £902k, down 24.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 4LA are sourced from Output Area E00085833 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN ROAD, BN3 4LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN ROAD, BN3 4LA.
323
47
£ 56,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 4LA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN3 4LA's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £902k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 4LA. The average age is 47.2. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 902,000
8 sales · Mean £ 946,000
Terraced
£ 653,678
1 sales · Mean £ 653,678
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 4LA has low crime rates — 20 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
Hove Junior School
West Hove Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Benfield Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Goldstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Boundary Road Off Licence0.6 km
- Brazil Aki0.6 km
- Kingsway City News0.1 km
- Portland Mini Market0.6 km
- Portslade Post Office0.6 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Blue Anchor0.6 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.6 km
- Blue Anchor Kitchen Franchise0.6 km
- The Gather Inn0.2 km
- Stoneham(wet Sales)1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- 17 Grams0.6 km
- Dishy0.6 km
- Eddie's Cafe0.7 km
- Fanoos0.6 km
- Japanese Cafe An-An0.9 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Lost Boys Chicken0.6 km
- Roll On Lunch0.8 km
- Spice Lounge0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.8 km
- Aldrington1.4 km
- Fishersgate1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Roman Road0.2 km
- Brittany Court0.2 km
- Tandridge Road0.2 km
- Brittany Court0.2 km
- Tandridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN34LA · Data under Open Government Licence