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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 517 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
517
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

Violence and sexual offences
211.77(+571%)
Shoplifting
204.79(+2453%)
Anti-social behaviour
131.68(+1037%)
Public order
83.16(+1261%)
Other theft
54.95(+885%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 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
Detached1£410,000
Flats51£305,000
Semi-Detached3£810,000
Terraced44£535,000

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

BN14XB

North Road

BN509DR

North Road

BN13XJ

Gloucester Road

BN13EE

Marlborough Street

BN13EH

Crown Street

BN14HH

West Hill & North Laine

BN14JF

London Road

BN14TA

Frederick Street

BN12TB

Churchill Square

BN11EA

North Street

BN11UW

Church Street

BN11YW

North Road

BN11LW

North Road

BN12ES

Regency

BN11YF

North Place

BN21UB

North Road

BN14PW

Trafalgar Place

BN14AT

Foundry Street

BN14BB

West Hill & North Laine

BN14BF

Fleet Street

BN14HA

Kingscote Way

BN14LD

Oxford Place

BN14ZJ

Francis Street

BN508GQ

North Road

BN508WG

North Road

BN11RQ

Portland Street

BN11TT

Bread Street

BN12LN

Kings Road Arches

BN13FD

Queen Square

BN14DU

Trafalgar Place

BN14GJ

Kingscote Way

BN14JW

Kingsbury Street

BN14SA

St Peters Place

BN508NJ

North Road

BN881YF

North Road

BN11NS

Kings Road

BN11FS

Bartholomews

BN11JG

Middle Street

BN11UD

Church Street

BN11YB

North Road

BN13FS

Victoria Road

BN14EJ

Kensington Place

BN14FA

Pelham Street

BN14GD

Cheapside

BN14GH

York Hill

BN11RU

West Hill & North Laine

BN13DF

Montpelier Terrace

BN14AG

Vine Street

BN14DY

Blackman Street

BN14DZ

Whitecross Street

BN508WW

North Road

BN881YR

North Road

BN11GL

West Hill & North Laine

BN13FR

Victoria Place

BN14AB

Cheltenham Place

BN14HT

Rose Hill Close

BN14XA

North Road

BN508JR

North Road

BN509TS

North Road

BN11ND

Black Lion Street

BN11RF

King Street

BN11RG

North Street

BN11TZ

Bread Street

BN12FL

King's Road

BN14EU

St Georges Mews

BN14FE

Blackman Street

BN11TY

Tichborne Street

BN12BB

Western Road

BN19DE

Coldean & Stanmer

BN508YG

West Hill & North Laine

BN12JF

King's Road

BN12EG

Clarence Gardens

BN11BP

Regency

BN21NW

North Road

BN509UY

North Road

BN508JN

North Road

BN508UR

North Road

BN11NR

Kings Road

BN11AR

Dukes Court

BN11US

Church Street

BN14JP

London Terrace

BN11HQ

East Street

BN11HU

Old Steine

BN11UL

Regent Street

BN13EG

Dean Street

BN14JU

Marshalls Row

BN14LG

York Place

BN508HR

North Road

BN13DJ

Montpelier Street

BN14FL

Blackman Street

BN508NG

North Road

BN508PT

North Road

BN11GE

Jubilee Street

BN13WB

Queens Road

BN14EW

Gloucester Street

BN14LA

Oxford Street

BN23FX

Union Road

BN508AR

North Road

BN11NF

East Street

BN11UA

Marlborough Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.