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St James's Street & Queen's Park

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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 280 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
280
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.5%
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in St James's Street & Queen's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£595,000
Flats51£296,100
Semi-Detached5£1,650,000
Terraced23£480,000

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

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

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BN21QF

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BN20GB

Egremont Place

BN20TG

Freshfield Road

BN21RW

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BN21TP

High Street

BN29AB

Ivory Place

BN29LT

Richmond Place

BN20JR

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BN29PD

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.