Postcode BN1 5AZ is located in an urban city, within the Westdene & Hove Park ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Patcham West & Westdene area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Patcham West & Westdene is £57,300 per year. The nearest station is Preston Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Withdean Park.
Patcham West & Westdene has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,954 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Patcham West & Westdene has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Patcham West & Westdene is £57,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from BN1 5AZ.
Patcham West & Westdene near BN1 5AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Preston Park | N/A | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Withdean Park | Large | Walking directions to Withdean Park |
| 0.1 mi | Westdene Woods | Medium | Walking directions to Westdene Woods |
| 0.4 mi | Patcham Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Patcham Peace Gardens |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 in Westdene & Hove Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 83 | £900,000 |
| Flats | 31 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £705,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £665,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westdene & Hove Park
In the BN1 5AZ postcode area, located within Patcham West & Westdene, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 5AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ace Food & Wine | 36 Eldred Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5EG | Walking directions to Ace Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.