BN3 6QT is a sought-after residential area on The Spinney, 0.8km from Westdene in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Hove Park ward and the Hove constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN3, BN3 6QT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £745k. 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 6QT are sourced from Output Area E00085742 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SPINNEY, BN3 6QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SPINNEY, BN3 6QT.
358
47
£ 68,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 6QT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN3 6QT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £745k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 6QT. The average age is 47.4. 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
Detached
£ 745,000
1 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN3 6QT has low crime rates — 13 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
Westdene Primary School
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Aldrington CofE Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Blatchington Mill School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Goldstone Valley News0.9 km
- Woodland Newsagent0.5 km
- Westdene Butchers1.0 km
- ACE Food And Wine1.0 km
- Fields Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Hilltop Cafe0.6 km
- Viva Vinyl Cafe0.9 km
- 9 Vines0.5 km
- Freedom Cafe0.5 km
- Nola0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Sportsman0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Happy Inn1.0 km
- Bengal Cuisine1.0 km
- Flavour Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brighton Lions Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston Park1.0 km
- Hove1.8 km
- Aldrington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hill Brow South0.1 km
- Tongdean Road0.2 km
- Tongdean Road0.2 km
- Hill Brow South0.2 km
- Hazeldene Meads0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN36QT · Data under Open Government Licence