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Westbourne & Poets' Corner

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About

Westbourne & Poets' Corner is a residential ward in the northwest of Hove. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with a mix of family homes and converted flats. Its streets are arranged in a grid pattern, creating a quiet, neighbourhood feel distinct from the seafront bustle. Local commerce centres along Portland Road and Blatchington Road, providing everyday shops and services.

The ward's name references the Poets' Corner streets, which are named after figures like Byron and Tennyson. The area includes the large, grassy expanse of Hove Park, a significant recreational space with sports facilities and playgrounds. Westbourne Gardens also offers a more formal, planted green area. It is a settled community with several schools, contributing to its residential character.

Area overview

On average Westbourne & Poets' Corner has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne & Poets' Corner is £56,582 per year. There are 5 schools in Westbourne & Poets' Corner: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Westbourne & Poets' Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & Poets' Corner 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 Westbourne & Poets' Corner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£1,060,000
Flats72£375,000
Semi-Detached5£1,325,000
Terraced58£634,250

10 years median price trend in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.

All postcodes in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

BN35RG

Hogarth Road

BN34GD

Princes Avenue

BN35AH

Sheridan Terrace

BN33FE

Sackville Road

BN35PL

Westbourne Gardens

BN35BT

Byron Street

BN35FJ

Tamworth Road

BN35QF

Modena Road

BN35AA

Coleridge Street

BN35BB

Byron Street

BN32TS

Hove Street

BN35BE

Montgomery Street

BN34FA

Kingsway

BN35BF

Montgomery Street

BN35DA

Pembroke Avenue

BN35RB

Richardson Road

BN35DB

Pembroke Avenue

BN33HB

Sackville Road

BN34BA

New Church Road

BN35PB

Rutland Gardens

BN35QN

Portland Road

BN34GG

Westbourne Villas

BN34GJ

Sackville Gardens

BN35DF

Pembroke Crescent

BN35PE

Westbourne Street

BN33HE

Sackville Road

BN34GL

Kingsway

BN35AE

Sheridan Terrace

BN35BN

Cowper Street

BN35HN

Scott Road

BN35QD

Lawrence Road

BN35QG

Modena Road

BN34GB

Aymer Road

BN35HZ

Kendal Road

BN34FB

Kingsway

BN35PF

Westbourne Street

BN35FF

Rutland Road

BN35HA

Ruskin Road

BN35FA

Westbourne Street

BN34AF

New Church Road

BN35GD

Shelley Road

BN35HL

Mainstone Road

BN33HZ

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

BN32DH

Hove Street

BN34FH

New Church Road

BN34FZ

Kingsway

BN35JD

Payne Avenue

BN35PQ

Westbourne Gardens

BN34FX

Kingsway

BN34RB

Kingsway

BN33HA

Sackville Road

BN34FF

Walsingham Road

BN35HD

Payne Avenue

BN35PA

Rutland Gardens

BN35DY

Pembroke Gardens

BN35EX

Mortimer Mews

BN35PN

Westbourne Gardens

BN35QQ

Raphael Road

BN34GR

Kingsway

BN35FB

Westbourne Street

BN34GP

King's Esplanade

BN35DE

Pembroke Crescent

BN35DH

Pembroke Crescent

BN35DN

Portland Road

BN35FS

Marmion Road

BN35QE

Lawrence Road

BN35RL

St Philips Mews

Data Sources

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