BN41 1BE is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.
For families considering a move, BN41 1BE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00085721 (shared with 72 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN41 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN41 1BE.
352
35
£ 56,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 35, BN41 1BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1BE. The average age is 35.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1BE is moderate at 57 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Community Primary School
Benfield Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
West Hove Infant School
Hove Junior School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.9 km
- Layland cafe0.9 km
- Big Beach Cafe1.0 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.7 km
- The Flour Pot0.4 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gateway Community Hub1.0 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.9 km
- Southern Cross Convenience Store0.9 km
- BP SF Connect0.3 km
- Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd0.8 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Battle Pub0.9 km
- The Gather Inn0.6 km
- British Legion0.7 km
- The Blue Anchor0.1 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.9 km
- Bamboo Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Lost Boys Chicken0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.7 km
- Fishersgate0.9 km
- Southwick1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.2 km
- St Andrew's Road0.2 km
- Norway Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411BE · Data under Open Government Licence