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BN1 4GR

Belmont Street

West Hill & North Laine

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Detailed insights for BN1 4GR

Overview

Postcode BN1 4GR 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 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 nearest station is Brighton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Level.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
406
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

North Laine & the Lanes has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Laine & the Lanes has a very high crime rate, with approximately 405.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.7%

Approximately 36.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in North Laine & the Lanes is £50,552 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from BN1 4GR.

Flood risk

No risk

North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4GR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN1 4GR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
0.5 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN1 4GR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe LevelMediumWalking directions to The Level
0.3 miPark Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Park Crescent Park
0.3 miGrand Parade GardensSmallWalking directions to Grand Parade Gardens

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
7,984.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
301.28(+3675%)
Violence and sexual offences
163.43(+415%)
Anti-social behaviour
108.13(+779%)
Public order
73.46(+1110%)
Other theft
42.92(+665%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
50%
Other White
43
21.08%
Other Asian
10
4.9%
Other
8
3.92%
Indian
6
2.94%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
35.33%
Level 3 (A level)
48
26.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.5%
No qualifications
22
11.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
52.04%
Other social rented
31
31.63%
Owns outright
5
5.1%
Social rents from council
5
5.1%
Owns with a mortgage
3
3.06%
Total households: 98

Property prices in West Hill & North Laine

Median price£354,000
Price per sq ft£550
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £488K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill & North Laine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£585,000£611
Terraced41£565,000£633
Semi-Detached2£480,000£601
Flats74£290,000£535

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hill & North Laine

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill & North Laine.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hill & North Laine in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 4GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 4GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 2025Flat 3, 1, Ann Street, Brighton, BN1 4GPFlatsLeasehold£196,300
27 Feb 202617, London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JAOtherFreehold£502,500
30 May 20257, Fenchurch Walk, Brighton, BN1 4GXOtherLeasehold£10,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 47, Horsted Court, 21, Kingscote Way, Brighton, BN1 4GJFlatsLeasehold£360,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 54, Horsted Court, 21, Kingscote Way, Brighton, BN1 4GJFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the BN1 4GR postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN1 4GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableKings BrightonOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTeam DomenicaSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 4GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN1 4GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGoodness Foods9 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JAWalking directions to Goodness Foods
0 miAsiamart15-16 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JAWalking directions to Asiamart
0 miKantenyaFenchurch Walk, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4GXWalking directions to Kantenya
0.1 miALDILondon Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4JAWalking directions to ALDI
0.1 miCo-op Food118 - 120 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JHWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,638
Band B£1,911
Band C£2,184
Band D£2,457
Band E£3,003
Band F£3,549
Band G£4,095
Band H£4,914

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN1 4GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellen McLeay

West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Sue Shanks

West Hill & North Laine - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Siân Berry

Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrighton PavilionE14001130
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Laine & the LanesE02003517
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 027CE01016964
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about BN1 4GR

Is BN1 4GR (North Laine & the Lanes) safe?

The area around BN1 4GR 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.

What is the average house price near BN1 4GR?

The median sale price around BN1 4GR in North Laine & the Lanes is £354,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN1 4GR?

There are 20 schools close to BN1 4GR, including St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good), Kings Brighton (Good) and Team Domenica. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN1 4GR?

The closest station to BN1 4GR is Brighton, about 319 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN1 4GR?

BN1 4GR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN1 4GR (North Laine & the Lanes) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 4GR 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).

Data Sources

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.