BN41 1DW is a mixed residential area located 0.1km 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 1DW represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00085720 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN41 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN41 1DW.
343
36
£ 56,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN41 1DW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1DW. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1DW is moderate at 61 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
West Hove Infant School
Hove Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
- Layland cafe0.8 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.8 km
- The Flour Pot0.6 km
- 17 Grams0.3 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gateway Community Hub0.8 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.8 km
- Southern Cross Convenience Store0.7 km
- BP SF Connect0.5 km
- Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Battle Pub0.7 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.9 km
- The Gather Inn0.8 km
- British Legion0.5 km
- The Blue Anchor0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Lost Boys Chicken1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Garden Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portslade0.7 km
- Fishersgate0.7 km
- Southwick1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Norway Street0.1 km
- St Andrews Road East End0.1 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Albion Street0.2 km
- St Andrew's Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411DW · Data under Open Government Licence