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BN42

BRIGHTON

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN42 covers BRIGHTON in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £441,481
1yr change ▲ 4.9%
Crime 33% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£441,481

▲ 4.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

54% above national avg

Crime Rate

54.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

33% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

Property Prices in BN42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN42 is £441,481, broadly in line with the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN42 cost 53.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN42 have risen 4.9% 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 £542,001 74
Semi-detached £451,524 171
Terraced £377,229 60
Flat £241,912 41
All types £441,481 365

5-Year Price History

£432K £437K £442K £448K £453K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN42

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

With 54.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN42 has a crime rate well 33% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN42 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eastbrook Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi
Glebe Primary School Primary Good mi
Hove Micro-School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

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 BN42 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN42 is collected by Brighton Council. The Band D rate is £2,134/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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BN42 — BRIGHTON

Area Summary

BN42 (BRIGHTON) offers above-average property prices (£441,481, 54% above national average), low crime (33% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN42 BRIGHTON

What is the average house price in BN42 BRIGHTON?
The average house price in BN42 (BRIGHTON) is £441,481, based on 365 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 54% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.9% over the past year.
Is BN42 BRIGHTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BN42 is significantly below the national average (54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN42 BRIGHTON?
The population of BN42 (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 BN42?
The average broadband download speed in BN42 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN42 BRIGHTON?
There are 3 schools in or near BN42. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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