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.
HIGHDOWN ROAD, BN3 6ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN ROAD, BN3 6ED.
277
39
£ 60,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 6ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brunswick Primary School
Stanford Junior School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Stanford Infant School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Casba0.9 km
- Grubbs1.0 km
- Health Rebels1.0 km
- Montefiore Fisheries0.2 km
- Mustard0.9 km
- + 52 more
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
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Postcode Profile: BN36ED · Data under Open Government Licence