Area360 logo

Postcode insights

BN1 6PP

Surrenden Road

Preston Park

Interactive map showing BN1 6PP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for BN1 6PP

Overview

Postcode BN1 6PP 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 Withdean Woods area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withdean Woods is £66,776 per year. The nearest station is Preston Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Preston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Withdean Woods has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Withdean Woods has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Withdean Woods is £66,776 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN1 6PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Withdean Woods near BN1 6PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN1 6PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Preston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Preston Park
0.7 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN1 6PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPreston ParkLargeWalking directions to Preston Park
0.4 miBlakers ParkSmallWalking directions to Blakers Park

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
11,878.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.3(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(+15%)
Public order
8.25(+36%)
Burglary
5.9(+127%)
Drugs
5.9(+114%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
85.53%
Other White
20
8.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.28%
Irish
3
1.28%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
51.76%
Level 3 (A level)
39
19.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.54%
No qualifications
16
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
30.48%
Owns outright
29
27.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
25.71%
Other social rented
14
13.33%
Social rents from council
2
1.9%
Total households: 105

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 6PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN1 6PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 20255, Gordon Road, Brighton, BN1 6PETerracedFreehold£550,000
30 Sept 202536A, Gordon Road, Brighton, BN1 6PDTerracedLeasehold£377,500
27 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, 36, Gordon Road, Brighton, BN1 6PDFlatsLeasehold£230,000
27 Mar 202524, Gordon Road, Brighton, BN1 6PDFlatsLeasehold£162,500
30 Jul 20252 Surrenden Lodge, Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6QBFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the BN1 6PP postcode area, located within Withdean Woods, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN1 6PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryDorothy Stringer SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBalfour Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 6PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN1 6PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis108 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6EWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miHi Life Food Market101 Havelock Road, Brighton, BN1 6GLWalking directions to Hi Life Food Market
0.3 miSainsbury's Local227-233 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miPreston News and Off Licence221 Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SAWalking directions to Preston News and Off Licence
0.4 miShell SelectPreston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SAWalking directions to Shell Select

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 6PP, 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)Withdean WoodsE02003501
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 011CE01017004
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN1 6PP

Is BN1 6PP (Withdean Woods) safe?

The area around BN1 6PP records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near BN1 6PP?

The median sale price around BN1 6PP in Withdean Woods is £378,750 (about £517 per square foot) based on 200 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN1 6PP?

There are 20 schools close to BN1 6PP, including Dorothy Stringer School (Good), St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Balfour Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN1 6PP?

The closest station to BN1 6PP is Preston Park, about 725 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN1 6PP?

BN1 6PP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,068 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN1 6PP (Withdean Woods) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN1 6PP 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).

Nearby Postcodes

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.