Postcode BN1 4AJ 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 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Laine & the Lanes is £50,552 per year. The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, 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 123.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from BN1 4AJ.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4AJ 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Grand Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grand Parade Gardens |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in West Hill & North Laine area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,379,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £631,750 |
| Flats | 76 | £335,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £520,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Hill & North Laine
In the BN1 4AJ postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 4AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Infinity Foods | North Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1YA | Walking directions to Infinity Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Hunglish | 24 Sydney Street, Brighton, BN1 4EN | Walking directions to Hunglish |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 104 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | J&J Mini Market | 1A Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA | Walking directions to J&J Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.