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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

BN14AP

Gloucester Road

BN14GQ

New England Street

BN508HP

North Road

BN508LH

North Road

BN12RG

Russell Place

BN13FB

Queen Square

BN14JY

Queens Place

BN508UX

North Road

BN11UE

Church Street

BN12GS

Kings Road

BN13LH

Mount Zion Place

BN13WA

Queens Road

BN508LR

North Road

BN508PP

West Hill & North Laine

BN508UH

North Road

BN11EG

Castle Square

BN11NL

Black Lion Lane

BN14BP

Blackman Street

BN14BW

Gloucester Mews

BN508RZ

North Road

BN509SZ

North Road

BN12AU

Russell Mews

BN13EJ

Imperial Arcade

BN13US

North Road

BN13XD

Queens Road

BN14AH

Robert Street

BN14UP

Whitecross Street

BN23FA

Rosehill

BN509DE

North Road

BN11XF

North Place

BN12BE

West Hill & North Laine

BN12EX

Russell Square

BN12HF

Regency Mews

BN13GJ

North Street Quadrant

BN14FT

Trafalgar Place

BN14GB

St Georges Place

BN14JD

London Road

BN14JG

London Road

BN14SF

Ditchling Road

BN14UD

Gloucester Place

BN16XH

North Road

BN25AW

North Road

BN11AP

South Street

BN11FN

Pavilion Buildings

BN11RJ

Windsor Street

BN13LP

St Nicholas Road

BN14RL

North Road

BN508PW

North Road

BN11HS

Regency

BN13PR

Terminus Place

BN14DJ

Stroudley Road

BN14PH

London Road

BN11JA

Bartholomews

BN12WS

North Road

BN13FH

Upper North Street

BN13FP

Victoria Street

BN13LS

Guildford Street

BN14XY

North Road

BN508HA

North Road

BN11NJ

Pool Valley

BN11RL

Church Street

BN11UF

New Road

BN12FD

St Margarets Place

BN13XB

Queens Road

BN14GX

Fenchurch Walk

BN508RL

North Road

BN11RB

Church Street

BN18YN

Devil's Dyke Road

BN508FY

North Road

BN509QJ

North Road

BN11AD

Ship Street

BN11GS

Regency

BN11RE

North Street

BN13DE

Hampton Terrace

BN13PD

Terminus Road

BN13XF

Queens Road

BN14AE

Blenheim Place

BN14ZR

Argyle Road

BN14AL

Kensington Gardens

BN14EN

Sydney Street

BN14EZ

Trafalgar Mews

BN14GU

York Place

BN14JL

Rose Hill Terrace

BN508PE

North Road

BN11EH

Old Steine

BN11EZ

West Hill & North Laine

BN11HD

Brighton Square

BN12TA

Regency

BN14AR

Queens Gardens

BN14BH

Stroudley Road

BN14SB

Ditchling Road

BN14TB

Frederick Gardens

BN508WZ

West Hill & North Laine

BN11JS

Bartholomew Square

BN11RS

Windsor Street

BN11WN

Marlborough Place

BN12EW

Russell Square

BN13FF

Wykeham Terrace

BN14GT

West Hill & North Laine

BN14PD

Viaduct Road

Data Sources

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