Postcode BN1 4GW 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 London Road (Brighton), about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Level.
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.
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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from BN1 4GW.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4GW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| 0.3 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.4 mi | Park Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Park Crescent Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pelham Square | Small | Walking directions to Pelham Square |
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 4GW.
In the BN1 4GW postcode area, located within North Laine & the Lanes, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 4GW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | R&A Global Store | 17 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QE | Walking directions to R&A Global Store |
| 0.1 mi | Local Legend | 10 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Local Legend |
| 0.1 mi | Polish Shop | 12 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Pamir Grocery | 2A Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Pamir Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Preston Mini Market | 34 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Preston 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.
Elected local representatives for BN1 4GW, 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 4GW 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 4GW 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 4GW, including Team Domenica, St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School (Good) and Kings Brighton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN1 4GW is London Road (Brighton), about 451 m away.
BN1 4GW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 4GW 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.