Postcode BN1 1UD is located in an urban city, within the West Hill & North Laine ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the North Laine & the Lanes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 681.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Laine & the Lanes is £50,552 per year. The nearest station is Brighton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pavilion Gardens.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 681.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Laine & the Lanes is £50,552 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from BN1 1UD.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 1UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 0.9 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Grand Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grand Parade Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £354,000 (about £550 per square foot) in West Hill & North Laine area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,587,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £585,000 | £611 |
| Terraced | 41 | £565,000 | £633 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £480,000 | £601 |
| Flats | 74 | £290,000 | £535 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £422,101 | £490,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £448,250 | £462,500 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £830,000 | £470,000 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £660,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | £252,500 | £487,500 | £505,001 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £528,000 | £561,250 |
| 2022 | £299,950 | £659,000 | £570,500 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £472,500 | £550,000 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £665,000 | £552,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £685,000 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £480,000 | £595,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £479 | £614 | £532 |
| 2017 | £462 | £569 | £552 |
| 2018 | £467 | £610 | £528 |
| 2019 | £479 | £518 | £521 |
| 2020 | £471 | £708 | £530 |
| 2021 | £497 | £551 | £593 |
| 2022 | £518 | £635 | £635 |
| 2023 | £520 | £625 | £607 |
| 2024 | £465 | £690 | £595 |
| 2025 | £519 | £596 | £606 |
| 2026 | £537 | £601 | £657 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 1UD.
In the BN1 1UD postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 1UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Infinity Foods | North Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1YA | Walking directions to Infinity Foods |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | North Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1RE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Well Done | Pavilion Buildings, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1EE | Walking directions to Well Done |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | North Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1RG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN1 1UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellen McLeay
West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Shanks
West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN1 1UD records about 681 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN1 1UD in North Laine & the Lanes is £354,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BN1 1UD, including Carlton Hill Primary School (Good), Middle Street Primary School (Good) and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN1 1UD is Brighton, about 586 m away.
BN1 1UD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 1UD is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ellen McLeay (Green Party) and Sue Shanks (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.