BN41 1GQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vale Gardens, 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 1GQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1GQ are sourced from Output Area E00085740 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE GARDENS, BN41 1GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE GARDENS, BN41 1GQ.
304
39
£ 56,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1GQ 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.
Area Character
BN41 1GQ is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 1GQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 319,000
1 sales · Mean £ 319,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN41 1GQ is moderate at 58 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
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.6 km
- Layland cafe0.5 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.8 km
- The Flour Pot0.9 km
- 17 Grams0.5 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Adur Express Convenience Store0.9 km
- Gateway Community Hub0.6 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.5 km
- Extratime0.9 km
- Mayberry Garden Centre0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Battle Pub0.3 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.6 km
- British Legion0.2 km
- The Blue Anchor0.5 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.6 km
- Bamboo Garden0.2 km
- Italian At Home1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.4 km
- Portslade0.7 km
- Southwick1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Portslade Health Centre0.1 km
- Portslade Health Centre0.1 km
- Albion Street0.2 km
- Shelldale Road0.2 km
- Shelldale Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411GQ · Data under Open Government Licence