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About

Wish ward is a residential area situated in the northern part of the city, primarily made up of quiet streets and local housing. The ward is bordered by the Lewes Road to the east, providing a main transport route into the city centre. Its landscape is characterised by a mix of suburban homes and several small, green spaces like Carden Park, which serve the local community.

A notable local landmark is the former Whitehawk Library, a historic building that now functions as a community hub. The area is also home to the City Academy Brighton, a secondary school serving the wider north Brighton population. Public transport is centred around bus services along the Lewes Road, connecting residents to other parts of Brighton and Hove.

Area overview

On average Wish has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wish is £59,786 per year.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Wish

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Wish area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wish 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 Wish over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£1,025,000
Flats56£327,500
Semi-Detached35£914,000
Terraced15£465,000

10 years median price trend in Wish

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

All postcodes in Wish

BN419FB

Wish

Data Sources

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