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North Laine & the Lanes

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About

North Laine & the Lanes form the historic commercial heart of Brighton, immediately north of the seafront. The Lanes is a dense network of narrow, twisting alleyways originally laid out in the fishing village's medieval street plan. It is now known for its jewellers, antique shops, and traditional pubs housed in old flint buildings. This area directly contrasts with the broader, grid-like streets of the adjacent North Laine.

North Laine features Victorian terraces converted into independent shops, cafes, and small galleries. The area is centred around Kensington Gardens, a pedestrianised street lined with market stalls. A specific local feature is the detailed mural of famous faces painted on the side of a building on Sydney Street, depicting notable Brighton residents. This district has a concentrated mix of retail, dining, and residential life within its compact footprint.

Area overview

On average North Laine & the Lanes has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 538 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Laine & the Lanes is £50,552 per year. There are 5 schools in North Laine & the Lanes: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Laine & the Lanes is home to around 10,738 people, with a population density of about 7,775.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
538
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Laine & the Lanes Population
10,738
Population density
7,775.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
229.19(+2772%)
Violence and sexual offences
218.48(+589%)
Anti-social behaviour
143.14(+1064%)
Public order
85.58(+1310%)
Other theft
61.93(+1004%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,570
61.16%
Other White
1,598
14.87%
Chinese
504
4.69%
Other
235
2.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
222
2.07%
Total population: 10,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,197
52.56%
Level 3 (A level)
2,034
20.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
8.72%
No qualifications
780
7.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
4.85%
Total 16+ residents: 9,887

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,710
50.19%
Owns outright
839
15.54%
Owns with a mortgage
777
14.39%
Other social rented
480
8.89%
Social rents from council
293
5.43%
Total households: 5,400

Property prices in North Laine & the Lanes

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in North Laine & the Lanes area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £2,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Laine & the Lanes in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Laine & the Lanes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats53£300,100
Detached2£585,000
Terraced50£550,000
Semi-Detached2£1,705,000

10 years median price trend in North Laine & the Lanes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Laine & the Lanes.

All postcodes in North Laine & the Lanes

BN14PD

Viaduct Road

BN13EB

Marlborough Mews

BN13BE

Montpelier Road

BN14GE

Providence Place

BN14EQ

Trafalgar Street

BN14GN

New England Street

BN11RT

Bond Street Laine

BN14LD

Oxford Place

BN12JF

King's Road

BN13EJ

Imperial Arcade

BN11RG

North Street

BN11NS

Kings Road

BN12TD

Grenville Street

BN14GJ

Kingscote Way

BN508UX

North Road

BN12AS

North Road

BN14JF

London Road

BN11UT

Jew Street

BN14EE

Over Street

BN11AN

Boyces Street

BN11ND

Black Lion Street

BN14LG

York Place

BN11RN

Portland Street

BN11YA

North Road

BN16YT

West Hill & North Laine

BN16ZL

North Road

BN11EB

North Street

BN508PT

North Road

BN19DF

Coldean & Stanmer

BN14HH

West Hill & North Laine

BN508FU

North Road

BN12TF

Churchill Square

BN13XJ

Gloucester Road

BN13FJ

Upper North Street

BN13PA

Surrey Street

BN11YE

North Road

BN12LN

Kings Road Arches

BN13XA

Queens Road

BN14AF

Gloucester Road

BN13GP

West Hill & North Laine

BN14FQ

West Hill & North Laine

BN14SA

St Peters Place

BN14JZ

Brunswick Row

BN14BU

Gloucester Road

BN14HD

Fleet Street

BN14AH

Robert Street

BN12RP

West Street

BN12EF

Russell Square

BN508BR

North Road

BN14LS

New England Street

BN14YH

North Road

BN509TS

North Road

BN14AD

Gloucester Road

BN509DB

North Road

BN14JH

London Road

BN13PF

Railway Street

BN14BH

Stroudley Road

BN508YN

West Hill & North Laine

BN13HA

Clifton Terrace

BN11EF

Palace Place

BN12HD

Castle Street

BN508QE

North Road

BN12RG

Russell Place

BN14JX

York Hill

BN11TT

Bread Street

BN14AR

Queens Gardens

BN12RE

West Street

BN14TA

Frederick Street

BN508WS

North Road

BN14AA

Gloucester Place

BN23FX

Union Road

BN13LL

New Dorset Street

BN14EF

Kemp Street

BN12JU

North Road

BN14DU

Trafalgar Place

BN14AB

Cheltenham Place

BN509AW

North Road

BN13ED

Regent Hill

BN19DE

Coldean & Stanmer

BN14BW

Gloucester Mews

BN508RZ

North Road

BN11UW

Church Street

BN23FW

Button Court

BN11NE

Kings Road

BN14GX

Fenchurch Walk

BN508YG

West Hill & North Laine

BN14FU

Trafalgar Place

BN508AR

North Road

BN14AJ

Kensington Street

BN14TB

Frederick Gardens

BN12BB

Western Road

BN11UL

Regent Street

BN509DR

North Road

BN14GW

Campbell Road

BN23FA

Rosehill

BN508HR

North Road

BN13LH

Mount Zion Place

BN508HZ

North Road

BN13XQ

West Hill & North Laine

BN11BP

Regency

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.