Postcode BN1 6AR is located in an urban city, within the Round Hill area 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 median sale price in Round Hill is £355,000 (around £508 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £572,000. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton), about 0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Level.
Preston Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,907 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% 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.
The average income per household in Preston Park is £66,405 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 148 ft away from BN1 6AR.
Preston Park near BN1 6AR 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 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| 0.6 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.4 mi | Blakers Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakers Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Park Crescent Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £508 per square foot) in Round Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,842,659.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,842,659 | £1,157 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,080,000 | £563 |
| Terraced | 36 | £571,000 | £516 |
| Flats | 51 | £255,000 | £488 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267,475 | £947,500 | £500,000 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £760,000 | £487,500 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £790,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | £261,000 | £807,000 | £505,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £802,500 | £545,000 |
| 2021 | £277,500 | £575,000 | £531,733 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £1,125,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | £296,250 | £1,062,500 | £565,000 |
| 2024 | £283,750 | £620,000 | £555,000 |
| 2025 | £277,000 | £1,010,000 | £545,000 |
| 2026 | £242,575 | £1,140,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £474 | £385 | £455 |
| 2017 | £457 | £465 | £443 |
| 2018 | £458 | £482 | £436 |
| 2019 | £478 | £457 | £438 |
| 2020 | £470 | £509 | £459 |
| 2021 | £496 | £473 | £475 |
| 2022 | £518 | £624 | £535 |
| 2023 | £506 | £536 | £513 |
| 2024 | £514 | £530 | £497 |
| 2025 | £475 | £435 | £494 |
| 2026 | £487 | £563 | £519 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 6AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 134A, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 126, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £857,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 124, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £914,500 | |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 144, Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 8, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton, BN1 4QS | Flats | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the BN1 6AR postcode area, located within Preston Park, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Downs Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Downs Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Kings Brighton | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN1 6AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sunny Foods | 76 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DD | Walking directions to Sunny Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Viola Convenience Store | 38 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QH | Walking directions to Viola Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Arkwrights | 86 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DD | Walking directions to Arkwrights |
| 0.2 mi | Best Deal Convenience Store | 178C Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JE | Walking directions to Best Deal Convenience Store |
| 0.2 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN1 6AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Pete West
Round Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Raphael Hill
Round Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN1 6AR 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 public order.
The median sale price around BN1 6AR in Round Hill is £355,000 (about £508 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BN1 6AR, including Downs Infant School (Good), Downs Junior School (Good) and Kings Brighton. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN1 6AR is London Road (Brighton), about 37 m away.
BN1 6AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,907 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 6AR is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Pete West (Green Party) and Raphael Hill (Green Party).