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BN1 Area Report

Brighton and Hove

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£457,868
Median Price
Postcode district (BN1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (BN1)
21
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BN1

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
4.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.6
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (BN1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

531
Crimes/month
52
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Brighton and Hove)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Brighton and Hove has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
6
health
5
crime
5
housing
6
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Brighton and Hove (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BN1 spans 3 local authorities; Brighton and Hove is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BN1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£408,820
Brighton and Hove average
-2.0%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£851,271
Detached
£543,594
Semi-Detached
£473,230
Terraced
£298,279
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £161,518
01/12/2003: £180,532
01/12/2004: £200,453
01/12/2005: £200,094
01/12/2006: £224,731
01/12/2007: £247,316
01/12/2008: £211,174
01/12/2009: £224,581
01/12/2010: £237,425
01/12/2011: £241,424
01/12/2012: £247,567
01/12/2013: £263,490
01/12/2014: £289,472
01/12/2015: £321,261
01/12/2016: £336,867
01/12/2017: £348,021
01/12/2018: £360,243
01/12/2019: £355,984
01/12/2020: £378,914
01/12/2021: £396,063
01/12/2022: £439,455
01/12/2023: £417,288
01/12/2024: £417,035
01/12/2025: £408,820
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

12
Primary
3
Secondary
2
Sixth Form
3
Independent
1
Special
21
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 21 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

44.6
Avg Attainment 8
+4.9% vs national (42.5)
46.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 14 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

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Median prices in BN1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£780,000
493 sales
Semi-detached
£510,000
936 sales
Terraced
£607,000
1,519 sales
Flat
£300,000
2,750 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Brighton and Hove. For the headline BN1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-2%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Brighton and Hove
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Aug 2046 · PLANNING
    Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 3.8m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 2.9m
    WithdrawnAWDM/1067/16
  2. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.37 of 2003 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres / to previous points one Deodar tree T35.
    ApproveAWDM/0848/25
  3. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Internal modifications to layout of existing property to create 5-bed HMO
    ApproveAWDM/0866/25
  4. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.8m and height of eaves of the extension 2.2m
    Prior not required - prior approval not requiredAWDM/0991/25
  5. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace one Eucalyptus tree T1 in the Winchester Road Conservation Area.
    ApproveAWDM/0868/25
  6. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Change of use from children's day care to office and ancillary storage
    UnknownAWDM/0665/25
  7. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 6m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.6m and height of eaves of the extension 3m
    Prior not required - prior approval not requiredAWDM/0993/25
  8. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Proposed change of use from Class E to Sui Generis (drinking establishment, eatery and deli) with outside seating area
    ApproveAWDM/0417/25
  9. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Change of use from an industrial storage unit, to a dance and leisure studio facility.
    RefuseAWDM/0739/25
  10. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Removal of existing 1980s wood and glass rear conservatory and associated works of making good
    ApproveAWDM/0786/25
  11. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey pitched roof rear extension replacing existing rear addition
    ApproveAWDM/0875/25
  12. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Removal of existing side extension and conservatory. Construction of single storey side and rear extension.
    ApproveAWDM/0857/25
  13. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Demolition of existing garage and replacement with a single storey outbuilding
    ApproveAWDM/0911/25
  14. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Replacement of aluminium framed window with uPVC framed window.
    ApproveAWDM/0925/25
  15. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce radial spread to west by up to 2 metres Holm Oak trees T1 and T2 in the West Tarring Conservation Area.
    ApproveAWDM/0810/25
  16. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Proposed new rear hipped dormer (west) replacing existing rear gable dormer
    RefuseAWDM/0796/25
  17. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.77 of 2001 to remove / reduce limb on western side one Blue Atlas Cedar T18.
    ApproveAWDM/0780/25
  18. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Proposed single storey side extension and rear steps and platform. Proposed loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, front and rear dormers with grey cladding
    ApproveAWDM/0889/25
  19. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Application to vary condition 1 (approved plans) for use of garage /storage to a study, lobby off kitchen diner and bike shed in rear garden: Condition 9 (windows) frosted window in South elevation, of approved AWDM/0282/25. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Proposed new build single-storey dwelling with access off Compton Avenue
    ApproveAWDM/0863/25
  20. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front roof lights. Single storey side extension.
    ApproveAWDM/0901/25

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Preston Park
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.5°C
    Avg Temperature
    990mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2989h
    Sunshine/Year
    25.1 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: August
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 18.8°C, Clear skyHumidity: 63%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    48 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    94%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    48
    Total Establishments
    Cleveland Arms (wet Sales)Pub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Ladled With Love At The Cleveland ArmsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Brighton And Hove Montessori SchoolCaring Premises
    4/5
    Pulse Catering Ltd - Preston Park TavernPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Preston Park TavernPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    13%
    Renewable Energy
    224g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.2%imports 34.5%wind 9.4%solar 3.6%hydro 0.3%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    70m
    Elevatedabove sea level

    At 70m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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