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BN1

BRIGHTON

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN1 is the postcode district for BRIGHTON, located in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £519,776
1yr change ▲ 5.8%
Crime 99% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£519,776

▲ 5.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

81% above national avg

Crime Rate

161.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

99% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

Property Prices in BN1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN1 is £519,776, which is 14% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN1 cost 81.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN1 have risen 5.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £845,575 307
Semi-detached £577,133 539
Terraced £628,902 904
Flat £312,834 1503
All types £519,776 3433

5-Year Price History

£509K £517K £524K £531K £539K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 161.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN1 has a crime rate significantly 99% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
48.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
25.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
44.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN1 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 10 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Downs Junior School Primary Good mi
Downs Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Hertford Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Middle Street Primary School Primary Good mi
Patcham Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

10

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

283,870

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
31.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN1 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN1 is collected by Brighton Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN1 — BRIGHTON

Area Summary

BN1 (BRIGHTON) offers above-average property prices (£519,776, 81% above national average), higher-than-average crime (99% above national average), 27 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN1 BRIGHTON

What is the average house price in BN1 BRIGHTON?
The average house price in BN1 (BRIGHTON) is £519,776, based on 3433 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 81% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.8% over the past year.
Is BN1 BRIGHTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BN1 is above the national average (161.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (25.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN1 BRIGHTON?
The population of BN1 (BRIGHTON) is approximately 283,870 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 31% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN1?
The average broadband download speed in BN1 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN1 BRIGHTON?
There are 27 schools in or near BN1. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 10 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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