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BN1 4QG

Preston Road

Preston Park

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Detailed insights for BN1 4QG

Overview

Postcode BN1 4QG is located in an urban city, within the Preston Park ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Preston Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Park is £66,405 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton), about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Preston Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Preston Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Preston Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Preston Park is £66,405 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from BN1 4QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Park near BN1 4QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN1 4QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)
0.4 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
0.9 mi

Preston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Preston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN1 4QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPreston ParkLargeWalking directions to Preston Park
0.5 miPark Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Park Crescent Park
0.4 miProvidence Place GardensSmallWalking directions to Providence Place Gardens

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
18,826.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.36(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.76(+44%)
Public order
5.14(-15%)
Other theft
4.67(-17%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
70.33%
Other White
52
15.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.37%
Other
7
2.08%
Indian
6
1.78%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
47.64%
Level 3 (A level)
70
23.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.15%
No qualifications
19
6.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.42%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
46.47%
Other social rented
33
19.41%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.82%
Owns outright
19
11.18%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.94%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Preston Park

Median price£378,750
Price per sq ft£517
Sales (last 12 months)200
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £650K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 (about £517 per square foot) in Preston Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£1,037,500£602
Semi-Detached8£738,750£551
Terraced66£645,000£541
Flats112£301,500£467

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£860,000£269,950£515,000£560,000
2017£860,000£278,500£790,000£525,000
2018£830,000£285,000£535,000£553,000
2019£870,000£266,500£800,000£570,000
2020£936,000£285,000£807,840£555,000
2021£1,010,000£285,000£728,000£624,200
2022£1,015,000£320,000£941,000£670,000
2023£1,065,000£306,500£671,200£680,000
2024£986,250£309,000£841,250£671,250
2025£1,100,000£303,000£957,250£637,500
2026£730,000£300,000£583,100£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465£412£455£449
2017£466£421£435£472
2018£513£433£450£474
2019£472£395£428£468
2020£537£432£499£491
2021£541£439£512£519
2022£673£472£580£572
2023£589£465£609£568
2024£530£449£520£541
2025£611£475£551£557
2026£611£434£572£494
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 4QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 4QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 8, The Old Technical College, 87, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QGFlatsLeasehold£385,000
13 Jan 202675B, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QGFlatsLeasehold£300,000
07 Jan 2026Flat 121, Wellend Villas, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BTFlatsLeasehold£200,000
19 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 6, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DAFlatsLeasehold£265,000
15 Aug 202538, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DATerracedLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the BN1 4QG postcode area, located within Preston Park, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN1 4QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableTeam DomenicaSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryStanford Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bartholomew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN1 4QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miExpa Market88 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6AEWalking directions to Expa Market
0.1 miPreston Mini Market34 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QFWalking directions to Preston Mini Market
0.1 miViola Convenience Store38 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QHWalking directions to Viola Convenience Store
0.1 miR&A Global Store17 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QEWalking directions to R&A Global Store
0.1 miPolish Shop12 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QFWalking directions to Polish Shop

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 4QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kerry Pickett

Preston Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Liz Loughran

Preston Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Davis

Preston Park - 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
WardPreston ParkE05015409
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Preston ParkE02003504
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 014EE01016937
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN1 4QG

Is BN1 4QG (Preston Park) safe?

The area around BN1 4QG records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near BN1 4QG?

The median sale price around BN1 4QG in Preston Park is £378,750 (about £517 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN1 4QG?

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

What is the nearest station to BN1 4QG?

The closest station to BN1 4QG is London Road (Brighton), about 407 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN1 4QG?

BN1 4QG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN1 4QG (Preston Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 4QG is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kerry Pickett (Green Party), Liz Loughran (Labour Party) and Steve Davis (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.