Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

NORWAY STREET, BN41 1GN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWAY STREET, BN41 1GN.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN41 1GN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN41 1GN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £457k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £457k. Property prices are trending up 55.0% year-on-year.

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

BN41 1GN is a mixed residential area on Norway Street, 0.4km from Portslade-by-Sea in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within South Portslade ward and the Hove constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £457k, up 55.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GN are sourced from Output Area E00085712 (shared with 22 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 1GN. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 437,500

18 sales · Mean £ 446,128

Flat

£ 185,750

2 sales · Mean £ 185,750

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

Crime around BN41 1GN is moderate at 56 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 offences120
Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour74
Public order40
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Benfield Primary School

Good227 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Hill Park School

Outstanding199 pupils1.3 km
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West Hove Infant School

Outstanding480 pupils1.3 km
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Hove Junior School

Good720 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Layland cafe0.8 km
  • Feedwell Cafe0.9 km
  • The Flour Pot0.7 km
  • 17 Grams0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Gateway Community Hub0.9 km
  • Noahs Off Licence0.7 km
  • Southern Cross Convenience Store0.6 km
  • BP SF Connect0.6 km
  • Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd0.9 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Battle Pub0.5 km
  • Stanley Arms PH0.8 km
  • The Gather Inn0.9 km
  • British Legion0.4 km
  • The Blue Anchor0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bamboo Garden0.4 km
  • Italian At Home0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Eddie's Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Garden Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portslade0.4 km
  • Fishersgate0.7 km
  • Southwick1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Boundary Road0.2 km
  • Boundary Road0.2 km
  • Norway Street0.2 km
  • Portslade Railway Station0.2 km
  • St Andrews Road East End0.3 km