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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

BN18YN

Devil's Dyke Road

BN508YQ

West Hill & North Laine

BN14AG

Vine Street

BN25AW

North Road

BN19DH

Park Close

BN14HA

Kingscote Way

BN13EA

Dyke Road

BN13LE

Zion Gardens

BN13DJ

Montpelier Street

BN11HY

Nile Street

BN12WS

North Road

BN12FL

King's Road

BN12AA

Western Road

BN508TQ

North Road

BN14DJ

Stroudley Road

BN11HL

East Street

BN14GA

St Georges Place

BN509HU

North Road

BN14JE

London Road

BN13ZA

Queens Road

BN13FB

Queen Square

BN13FR

Victoria Place

BN14EN

Sydney Street

BN11TZ

Bread Street

BN11RU

West Hill & North Laine

BN14XY

North Road

BN508PG

North Road

BN14GB

St Georges Place

BN11FN

Pavilion Buildings

BN14EU

St Georges Mews

BN14GP

Ann Street

BN14LF

Billinton Way

BN14DZ

Whitecross Street

BN11UR

Tichborne Street

BN14XA

North Road

BN13FF

Wykeham Terrace

BN508NJ

North Road

BN11EA

North Street

BN11YW

North Road

BN11JE

Bartholomew Square

BN14AE

Blenheim Place

BN14EP

Sydney Street

BN11GT

Regency

BN13LP

St Nicholas Road

BN14NB

Viaduct Road

BN14FR

Trafalgar Place

BN13LF

Church Street

BN13YE

Queens Road

BN11AH

Duke Street

BN12EB

Western Road

BN509TJ

North Road

BN11UN

Gardner Street

BN14GS

Fleet Street

BN13FP

Victoria Street

BN508JH

North Road

BN13DD

Hampton Place

BN13DG

Montpelier Villas

BN11NH

Old Steine

BN14GT

West Hill & North Laine

BN12DX

Russell Road

BN14RR

Gloucester Street

BN13DB

Hampton Street

BN11XF

North Place

BN508XB

West Hill & North Laine

BN14NZ

New England Road

BN14JB

London Road

BN14UN

Providence Place

BN11GL

West Hill & North Laine

BN14PH

London Road

BN12AU

Russell Mews

BN13XP

Queens Road

BN508DA

North Road

BN11GX

Pavilion Mews

BN11PN

Grand Junction Road

BN11NN

Pool Passage

BN13XB

Queens Road

BN11HN

East Street

BN13PD

Terminus Road

BN13LD

Crown Gardens

BN14ES

Trafalgar Lane

BN11JG

Middle Street

BN11UP

Gardner Street

BN11AX

Frederick Terrace

BN508PW

North Road

BN12FW

Kings Road

BN11BG

Dukes Lane

BN14HF

London Road

BN14EH

Trafalgar Lane

BN13PU

Land Associated With

BN14HN

Belmont Street

BN14ZL

Ditchling Road

BN12RF

Grenville Street

BN13BA

Montpelier Road

BN12EG

Clarence Gardens

BN14XB

North Road

BN13DF

Montpelier Terrace

BN14ER

Trafalgar Street

BN13DL

Montpelier Street

BN14BN

West Hill & North Laine

BN11HR

Regent Arcade

Data Sources

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