Postcode BN1 4EA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 194.1 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
North Laine & the Lanes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 194.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 208 ft away from BN1 4EA.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4EA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.4 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Grand Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grand Parade Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 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 | 4 | £695,875 |
| Flats | 80 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £550,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Hill & North Laine
In the BN1 4EA postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sweet Station | 65 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XD | Walking directions to Sweet Station |
| 0 mi | Amar News | 68 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XD | Walking directions to Amar News |
| 0 mi | Budgens | 78-82 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0 mi | Panda Supermarket | 57 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XD | Walking directions to Panda Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | B At One | 51 Queen's Road, Brighton, BN1 3XB | Walking directions to B At One |
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 4EA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.