BN41 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portslade Mews, 0.2km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN41 1AX is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00085718 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTSLADE MEWS, BN41 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTSLADE MEWS, BN41 1AX.
370
38
£ 56,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN41 1AX's 50% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AX. The average age is 38.3. 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
£ 495,000
14 sales · Mean £ 486,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1AX is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Peter Gladwin Primary School
West Hove Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
- Layland cafe0.7 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC1.0 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.9 km
- The Flour Pot0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Gateway Community Hub0.8 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.7 km
- Southern Cross Convenience Store0.6 km
- BP SF Connect0.6 km
- Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Battle Pub0.6 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.8 km
- The Gather Inn0.9 km
- British Legion0.4 km
- The Blue Anchor0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Aldi Stores0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Lost Boys Chicken0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.6 km
- Fishersgate0.6 km
- Southwick1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norway Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.1 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
- Portslade Health Centre0.2 km
- St Andrew's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AX · Data under Open Government Licence