Postcode BN1 4HY 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. 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 8 parks nearby, 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 13.5% 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 20 ft away from BN1 4HY.
North Laine & the Lanes near BN1 4HY 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 |
| 0.4 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.2 mi | Park Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Park Crescent Park |
| 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 4HY 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 4HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asiamart | 15-16 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JA | Walking directions to Asiamart |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 118 - 120 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Goodness Foods | 9 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JA | Walking directions to Goodness Foods |
| 0 mi | Brighton Bargains | 116 London Road, Brighton, BN1 4JG | Walking directions to Brighton Bargains |
| 0 mi | Yun Feng Oriental Food Store | London Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 4JB | Walking directions to Yun Feng Oriental Food Store |
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 4HY, 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.