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BN3 Area Report

Brighton and Hove

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

£477,530
Median Price
Postcode district (BN3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (BN3)
17
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BN3

Rental Yield
4.9
Price Growth
4.9
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (BN3)

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

355
Crimes/month
52
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 374
2025-05: 418
2025-06: 416
2025-07: 458
2025-08: 415
2025-09: 409
2025-10: 434
2025-11: 327
2025-12: 293
2026-01: 324
2026-02: 331
2026-03: 409
2025-042026-03

↓ 15% vs previous period

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). For the BN3-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

7
Primary
3
Secondary
7
Independent
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 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

Browse by property type

Median prices in BN3 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,050,000
580 sales
Semi-detached
£660,000
949 sales
Terraced
£625,000
943 sales
Flat
£330,000
4,367 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 BN3 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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Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
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

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • 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
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II*
2
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

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

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:126 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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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: 70%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

48 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
48
Total Establishments
P And J Convenience StoresRetailers - other
4/5
Seagulls Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Honeycroft Nursery - St Barnabas Church HallCaring Premises
5/5
The Salvation ArmyOther catering premises
5/5
BabushkaManufacturers/packers
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

18%
Renewable Energy
166g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

imports 48.2%gas 34.0%wind 11.0%solar 6.6%hydro 0.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

24m
Moderateabove sea level

At 24m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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