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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

BN14AD

Gloucester Road

BN14BU

Gloucester Road

BN14GF

Elder Place

BN11HF

Prince Albert Street

BN11YG

North Road

BN12RD

Cranbourne Street

BN13FL

Upper North Street

BN13PF

Railway Street

BN14AY

Robert Street

BN14EF

Kemp Street

BN14GN

New England Street

BN14JR

Kingsbury Road

BN11HB

Meeting House Lane

BN11RN

Portland Street

BN12EE

Russell Square

BN13LL

New Dorset Street

BN13LQ

Upper Gloucester Road

BN14BN

West Hill & North Laine

BN14ZB

Stroudley Road

BN508PY

North Road

BN11HW

Nile Street

BN11UU

Regent Street

BN14GS

Fleet Street

BN14LF

Billinton Way

BN14NB

Viaduct Road

BN508WY

North Road

BN881WY

North Road

BN11AN

Boyces Street

BN11GT

Regency

BN11RP

Bond Street Cottages

BN11UG

New Road

BN13FJ

Upper North Street

BN13YH

West Hill & North Laine

BN508HZ

North Road

BN508PG

North Road

BN13DH

Montpelier Villas

BN11RH

North Street

BN11UT

Jew Street

BN11WZ

New Road

BN12JW

North Road

BN13FG

Upper North Street

BN14AA

Gloucester Place

BN14EP

Sydney Street

BN508XB

West Hill & North Laine

BN14AN

Upper Gardner Street

BN14AW

West Hill & North Laine

BN14FN

Blackman Street

BN11AJ

Ship Street Gardens

BN11HG

Bartholomews

BN11ED

Prince's Place

BN11UX

Regent Street

BN11YE

North Road

BN12AA

Western Road

BN12FW

Kings Road

BN12RE

West Street

BN16ZL

North Road

BN14ZL

Ditchling Road

BN11HH

Market Street

BN11PP

Grand Junction Road

BN13LJ

Church Street

BN14EB

Trafalgar Street

BN14UN

Providence Place

BN509HU

North Road

BN11FW

Grand Junction Road

BN11PS

North Road

BN12AD

Western Road

BN14DW

Trafalgar Place

BN19DF

Coldean & Stanmer

BN508QY

North Road

BN509UE

North Road

BN12RL

Regency

BN11AX

Frederick Terrace

BN11BS

Regency

BN11EY

New Road

BN14JQ

New England Road

BN509DD

North Road

BN11SD

Bond Street

BN11SN

North Road

BN509AW

North Road

BN881YH

North Road

BN881ZT

North Road

Data Sources

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