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BN1 3JD

Dyke Road

West Hill & North Laine

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Overview

Postcode BN1 3JD is located in an urban city, within the West Hill & North Laine area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Seven Dials area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seven Dials is £55,790 per year. The median sale price in West Hill & North Laine is £370,000 (around £550 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £525,000. The nearest station is Brighton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Ann's Well Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Seven Dials has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,981 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Seven Dials has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Seven Dials is £55,790 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BN1 3JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Seven Dials near BN1 3JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN1 3JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
0.6 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN1 3JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Ann's Well GardensMediumWalking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens
0.3 miSt Nicholas Play AreaSmallWalking directions to St Nicholas Play Area
0.4 miBrighthelm GardensSmallWalking directions to Brighthelm Gardens

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
21,869.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
84.18(+955%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.5(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(-4%)
Public order
10.66(+76%)
Other theft
6.17(+10%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
67.29%
Other White
39
14.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
4.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.97%
Other Asian
5
1.86%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
63.37%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.52%
No qualifications
12
4.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.7%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
61.33%
Owns with a mortgage
33
22%
Owns outright
14
9.33%
Other forms of private rent
6
4%
Other social rented
5
3.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in West Hill & North Laine

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £550
Sales (last 12 months): 109
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £525K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £550 per square foot) in West Hill & North Laine area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,610 up to £1,587,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill & North Laine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£585,000£611
Terraced39£585,000£611
Semi-Detached3£490,000£669
Flats65£295,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hill & North Laine

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£422,101£570,000
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£325,000£685,000£530,000
2026£265,000£490,000£595,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£484£614£540
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£518£596£606
2026£516£669£604
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hill & North Laine in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 3JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 3JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025111, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JEOtherFreehold£365,000
24 Aug 2026Flat 1, 37, Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JLFlatsLeasehold£442,500
28 May 2026Flat 2, 31, Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JLFlatsLeasehold£450,000
08 Oct 202538, Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JLTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
26 May 202626, Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JJFlatsLeasehold£292,000

Schools

In the BN1 3JD postcode area, located within Seven Dials, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BN1 3JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableBrighton Girls GDSTOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 mi16 plusBrighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
Unrated
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN1 3JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN1 3JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDial a PizzaDyke Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3JEWalking directions to Dial a Pizza
0 miCo-op Food106 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miThe Lodge Stores42 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJWalking directions to The Lodge Stores
0.1 miMagdusia20-21 Chatham Place, Brighton, BN1 3TNWalking directions to Magdusia
0.1 miKindly110-114 Dyke Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 3TEWalking directions to Kindly

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.

Band A£1,720
Band B£2,007
Band C£2,294
Band D£2,581
Band E£3,154
Band F£3,727
Band G£4,301
Band H£5,161

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN1 3JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellen McLeay

West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sue Shanks

West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Siân Berry

Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrighton PavilionE14001130
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Seven DialsE02003514
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 024DE01016967
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN1 3JD

Is BN1 3JD (Seven Dials) safe?

The area around BN1 3JD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near BN1 3JD?

The median sale price around BN1 3JD in West Hill & North Laine is £370,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN1 3JD?

There are 18 schools close to BN1 3JD, including Brighton Girls GDST, Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College and St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN1 3JD?

The closest station to BN1 3JD is Brighton, about 427 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN1 3JD?

BN1 3JD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,981 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN1 3JD (Seven Dials) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 3JD 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).