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St James's Street & Queen's Park

About

St James's Street and Queen's Park form a distinct area in Brighton and Hove, known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area is centered around St James's Street, a bustling thoroughfare lined with independent shops, cafes, and pubs. Queen's Park, a short walk away, offers green space with a pond, playground, and tennis courts, providing a quieter contrast to the street's activity.

The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with local events like the Queen's Park Festival drawing residents together. The architecture ranges from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting the area's evolution. Public transport links, including buses, make it accessible to central Brighton and beyond. The area balances urban convenience with pockets of tranquility, appealing to a range of lifestyles.

Area overview

On average St James's Street & Queen's Park has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 281 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St James's Street & Queen's Park is £39,500 per year. There are 4 schools in St James's Street & Queen's Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

281

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St James's Street & Queen's Park Population

9,171

Population density

14,148.4 per km²

Demographics

British

5,734

62.54%

Other White

1,176

12.83%

Other

269

2.93%

African

237

2.58%

Indian

224

2.44%

Total population: 9,169

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,835

39.12%

Social rents from council

1,061

22.62%

Owns outright

646

13.77%

Owns with a mortgage

642

13.69%

Other social rented

304

6.48%

Total households: 4,691

Property prices in St James's Street & Queen's Park

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in St James's Street & Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St James's Street & Queen's Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£432,500	£286,250	£351,250	£513,750	£578,750
Flats	49	£295,000	£168,000	£230,000	£345,000	£500,000
Semi-Detached	4	£1,225,000	£380,000	£500,000	£1,912,500	£1,942,500
Terraced	24	£485,000	£343,875	£425,000	£560,000	£738,250

10 years median price trend in St James's Street & Queen's Park

All postcodes in St James's Street & Queen's Park

BN20GZ

Carlton Place

BN21QF

Upper Rock Gardens

BN20GB

Egremont Place

BN20TG

Freshfield Road

BN21RW

Chapel Street

BN21TP

High Street

BN29AB

Ivory Place

BN29LT

Richmond Place

BN20JR

Edward Street

BN29PD

Grove Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail