Postcode BN1 4DF 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 North Laine & the Lanes area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 405.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.8× 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 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 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Level.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,803 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 405.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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 46 ft away from BN1 4DF.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4DF 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 |
| 0.3 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.3 mi | Park Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Park Crescent Park |
| 0.5 mi | Grand Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grand Parade 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 4DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | Flat 88, Brighton Belle, 2, Stroudley Road, Brighton, BN1 4ZD | Flats | Leasehold | £277,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 88, Brighton Belle, 2, Stroudley Road, Brighton, BN1 4ZD | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Branch Tavern, 52 - 53, London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JD | Other | Freehold | £872,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 25, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 23A, Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton, BN1 4JJ | Terraced | Leasehold | £219,995 |
In the BN1 4DF postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Kings Brighton | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Downs Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Downs Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN1 4DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AM PM Store | 59A London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JE | Walking directions to AM PM Store |
| 0.1 mi | Dracula's House | 58 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JE | Walking directions to Dracula's House |
| 0.1 mi | Brighton Market | 80 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JF | Walking directions to Brighton Market |
| 0.1 mi | Taj the Grocer | 46-47 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JD | Walking directions to Taj the Grocer |
| 0.1 mi | Pamir Grocery | 2A Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Pamir Grocery |
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 4DF, 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 4DF records about 406 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 4DF 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 20 schools close to BN1 4DF, including Kings Brighton, Downs Infant School (Good) and Downs Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN1 4DF is Brighton, about 424 m away.
BN1 4DF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,803 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 4DF 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).