Postcode BN1 3TW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Ann's Well Gardens.
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.
Seven Dials has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income per household in Seven Dials is £55,790 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from BN1 3TW.
Seven Dials near BN1 3TW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 0.6 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Ann's Well Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Nicholas Play Area | Small | Walking directions to St Nicholas Play Area |
| 0.4 mi | Brighthelm Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Brighthelm Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £585,000 | £611 |
| Terraced | 39 | £585,000 | £611 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £490,000 | £669 |
| Flats | 65 | £295,000 | £508 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 3TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 18, Buckingham Close, Bath Street, Brighton, BN1 3TW | Flats | Leasehold | £304,999 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 3, Buckingham Close, Bath Street, Brighton, BN1 3TW | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 11, Buckingham Close, Bath Street, Brighton, BN1 3TW | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | First Floor Flat, 23, Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PT | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 8, 33 - 35, Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PT | Flats | Leasehold | £316,000 |
In the BN1 3TW postcode area, located within Seven Dials, there are 10 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Brighton Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN1 3TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 106 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Magdusia | 20-21 Chatham Place, Brighton, BN1 3TN | Walking directions to Magdusia |
| 0.1 mi | The Lodge Stores | 42 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJ | Walking directions to The Lodge Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Dial a Pizza | Dyke Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3JE | Walking directions to Dial a Pizza |
| 0.1 mi | Kindly | 110-114 Dyke Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 3TE | Walking directions to Kindly |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN1 3TW, 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 3TW 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.
The median sale price around BN1 3TW in West Hill & North Laine is £370,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to BN1 3TW, including Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Brighton Girls GDST. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN1 3TW is Brighton, about 376 m away.
BN1 3TW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 3TW 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).