Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

VALE ROAD, BN41 1GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, BN41 1GE.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN41 1GE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN41 1GE combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £550k. Property prices are trending down 34.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN41 1GE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Road, 0.4km 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 1GE represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k, down 34.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00085740 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1GE. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 360,000

7 sales · Mean £ 400,285

Semi-Detached

£ 337,501

1 sales · Mean £ 337,501

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN41 1GE is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences134
Shoplifting87
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.4 km
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Benfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Peter Gladwin Primary School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Hill Park School

Outstanding199 pupils1.2 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Layland cafe0.7 km
  • Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.9 km
  • The Flour Pot0.9 km
  • 17 Grams0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Gateway Community Hub0.8 km
  • Noahs Off Licence0.6 km
  • Extratime0.9 km
  • Mayberry Garden Centre0.9 km
  • Southern Cross Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Battle Pub0.4 km
  • Stanley Arms PH0.6 km
  • British Legion0.2 km
  • The Blue Anchor0.5 km
  • The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.3 km
  • Italian At Home0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Eddie's Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fishersgate0.5 km
  • Portslade0.5 km
  • Southwick1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Portslade Health Centre0.2 km
  • Portslade Health Centre0.2 km
  • Portslade Town Hall0.2 km
  • Albion Street0.3 km
  • Shelldale Road0.3 km