BN41 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Infinity Close, 0.3km 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 1AY 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 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 96.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00085718 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INFINITY CLOSE, BN41 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INFINITY CLOSE, BN41 1AY.
370
38
£ 56,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN41 1AY'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 96.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AY. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,250
7 sales · Mean £ 164,992
Terraced
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1AY is moderate at 60 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
Hill Park 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 Pub0.5 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 Stores0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Lost Boys Chicken0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.5 km
- Fishersgate0.6 km
- Southwick1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norway Street0.1 km
- Albion Street0.2 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
- Portslade Health Centre0.2 km
- Boundary Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AY · Data under Open Government Licence