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Seven Dials

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About

Seven Dials is a largely residential area radiating from a circular junction where seven streets converge. The layout is defined by these broad, tree-lined avenues creating distinct triangular neighbourhoods. The housing stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas, many converted into flats. The area functions as a local hub with independent shops, cafes, and pubs serving the community, concentrated along the main roads like Dyke Road.

The focal point is the landmark Dials junction itself, marked by a distinctive hexagonal cast-iron street sign pillar. Green spaces include the small Seven Dials park and the larger Queen's Park to the east. The area is known for its architectural consistency and is a popular residential district, with good transport links into central Brighton and Hove.

Area overview

On average Seven Dials has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seven Dials is £55,790 per year. There are 1 schools in Seven Dials: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seven Dials is home to around 8,466 people, with a population density of about 18,594.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seven Dials Population
8,466
Population density
18,594.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.72(-44%)
Shoplifting
15.83(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.86(-23%)
Public order
4.96(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,662
66.88%
Other White
1,453
17.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
161
1.9%
Irish
154
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
135
1.59%
Total population: 8,466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,584
59.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,390
18.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
663
8.61%
No qualifications
477
6.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
4.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,601
54.98%
Owns with a mortgage
961
20.31%
Owns outright
709
14.99%
Other social rented
246
5.2%
Other forms of private rent
110
2.33%
Total households: 4,731

Property prices in Seven Dials

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £354,000 in Seven Dials area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seven Dials 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 Seven Dials over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,005,625
Flats109£325,000
Semi-Detached2£730,000
Terraced20£685,000

10 years median price trend in Seven Dials

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seven Dials.

Data Sources

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