Postcode BN1 4AB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Level.
North Laine & the Lanes has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.9% 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 145 ft away from BN1 4AB.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4AB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 0.7 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.2 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Park Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Park Crescent Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 4AB.
In the BN1 4AB postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 4AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Infinity Foods | North Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1YA | Walking directions to Infinity Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 1-6 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 9QB | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Blueberrys | 1 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4EQ | Walking directions to Blueberrys |
| 0.1 mi | Boss-Co Mini Mart | Richmond Place, Brighton, BN2 9NA | Walking directions to Boss-Co Mini Mart |
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 4AB, 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 4AB records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4AB 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 4AB, including Carlton Hill Primary School (Good), St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good) and Tarnerland Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN1 4AB is Brighton, about 457 m away.
BN1 4AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,034 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 4AB 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.