Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

HIGHDOWN ROAD, BN3 6ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN ROAD, BN3 6ED.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN3 6ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN3 6ED's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BN3 6ED is a sought-after residential area on Highdown Road, 0.7km from Montpelier in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN3, BN3 6ED offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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. 70% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 6ED are sourced from Output Area E00085166 (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 6ED. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 330,000

7 sales · Mean £ 347,500

Terraced

£ 770,000

1 sales · Mean £ 770,000

Semi-Detached

£ 830,000

2 sales · Mean £ 830,000

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

BN3 6ED has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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.

Shoplifting149
Violence and sexual offences103
Anti-social behaviour64
Public order32
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.5 km
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Stanford Junior School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils0.6 km
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Stanford Infant School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils0.9 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • AM PM Store1.0 km
  • Florian The Florist0.9 km
  • Botanique Farm0.9 km
  • Cases1.0 km
  • Curds And Whey By GB Charcuterie1.0 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

144 nearby
  • Blossom Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • A Taste Of Sahara0.9 km
  • Almoosh Snack0.9 km
  • Boudica0.9 km
  • Cafe Venus0.9 km
  • + 139 more
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Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Antidote Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Cooper's Cask0.8 km
  • The Bee's Mouth (wet Sales)0.9 km
  • The Farm Tavern0.8 km
  • The Maris And Otter0.9 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Casba0.9 km
  • Grubbs1.0 km
  • Health Rebels1.0 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries0.2 km
  • Mustard0.9 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Whitburn Lodge1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton0.8 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.2 km
  • Hove1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • BHASVIC0.1 km
  • BHASVIC0.2 km
  • BHASVIC0.2 km
  • Osmond Road0.2 km
  • Osmond Road0.2 km