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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

BN12HD

Castle Street

BN13LE

Zion Gardens

BN14ER

Trafalgar Street

BN14FQ

West Hill & North Laine

BN14JB

London Road

BN14RB

Station Street

BN11AA

North Road

BN11HN

East Street

BN11WR

North Place

BN13EA

Dyke Road

BN13ED

Regent Hill

BN14DF

West Hill & North Laine

BN14HF

London Road

BN14ND

Viaduct Road

BN14SX

North Road

BN11BN

New Road

BN11JE

Bartholomew Square

BN12RF

Grenville Street

BN13LF

Church Street

BN14ED

Trafalgar Street

BN14LS

New England Street

BN11AG

Duke Street

BN11EP

Regency

BN13FN

Clifton Place

BN509TX

North Road

BN508DA

North Road

BN508YB

West Hill & North Laine

BN509TJ

North Road

BN12AS

North Road

BN11HL

East Street

BN12ED

Clarence Square

BN13ZA

Queens Road

BN14GA

St Georges Place

BN14HN

Belmont Street

BN14HS

Rose Hill Terrace

BN508WS

North Road

BN11EF

Palace Place

BN11FT

Old Steine

BN11GX

Pavilion Mews

BN12RT

Regency Road

BN508YN

West Hill & North Laine

BN12EH

North Road

BN12FB

Cannon Place

BN12RA

West Street

BN13HA

Clifton Terrace

BN13PU

Land Associated With

BN14HB

Fleet Street

BN14ZE

Stroudley Road

BN508YF

West Hill & North Laine

BN12FN

Kings Road Arches

BN13YE

Queens Road

BN14JX

York Hill

BN508PR

West Hill & North Laine

BN509DN

North Road

BN11UP

Gardner Street

BN12JU

North Road

BN13DD

Hampton Place

BN13HJ

Powis Road

BN508TQ

North Road

BN11GA

King Place

BN11AF

Ship Street

BN11NB

Kings Road Arches

BN11RD

Bond Street

BN12GR

King's Road

BN12JN

North Road

BN12RS

Regency

BN13DG

Montpelier Villas

BN13PG

Clifton Street

BN14EG

Trafalgar Terrace

BN14HY

London Road

BN14SD

Ditchling Road

BN11RR

West Street

BN12EF

Russell Square

BN12RP

West Street

BN13GP

West Hill & North Laine

BN13XQ

West Hill & North Laine

BN14EA

Frederick Place

BN14GP

Ann Street

BN14GW

Campbell Road

BN14UJ

Frederick Street

BN14YH

North Road

BN11HT

Little East Street

BN11PN

Grand Junction Road

BN13DB

Hampton Street

BN13FQ

Victoria Street

BN13LG

Kew Street

BN14AJ

Kensington Street

BN14EL

Tidy Street

BN14ES

Trafalgar Lane

BN14HD

Fleet Street

BN11AH

Duke Street

BN11EB

North Street

BN13XA

Queens Road

BN14JN

Baker Street

BN14ZD

Stroudley Road

BN21NP

North Road

BN13DL

Montpelier Street

BN13EF

Spring Street

BN13LN

Centurion Road

BN14AF

Gloucester Road

Data Sources

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