Postcode BN1 6BZ is located in an urban city, within the Round Hill 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 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Preston Park.
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.
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 315 ft away from BN1 6BZ.
Preston Park near BN1 6BZ 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 | Preston Park | Large | Walking directions to Preston Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Level | Medium | Walking directions to The Level |
| 0.4 mi | Blakers Park | Small | Walking directions to Blakers Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £336,000 (about £518 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 | 2 | £1,448,830 | £909 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,010,000 | £517 |
| Terraced | 38 | £550,000 | £518 |
| Flats | 55 | £265,000 | £516 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £947,500 | £505,000 |
| 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 | £283,500 | £1,080,000 | £540,000 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | — | £660,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £468 | £385 | £442 |
| 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 | £485 | £453 | £492 |
| 2026 | £482 | — | £524 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 6BZ.
In the BN1 6BZ postcode area, located within Preston Park, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunny Foods | 76 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DD | Walking directions to Sunny Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Arkwrights | 86 Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DD | Walking directions to Arkwrights |
| 0.2 mi | Viola Convenience Store | 38 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QH | Walking directions to Viola Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Preston Mini Market | 34 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Preston Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Pamir Grocery | 2A Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 4QF | Walking directions to Pamir Grocery |
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 6BZ, 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 6BZ 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.
The median sale price around BN1 6BZ in Preston Park is £336,000 (about £518 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BN1 6BZ, including Downs Junior School (Good), Downs Infant School (Outstanding) and Team Domenica. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN1 6BZ is London Road (Brighton), about 61 m away.
BN1 6BZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 6BZ 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).
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.