Postcode BN1 8EQ is located in an urban city, within the Patcham & Hollingbury ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hollingbury area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hollingbury is £68,143 per year. The nearest station is Preston Park located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Withdean Park.
Hollingbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,808 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Hollingbury has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hollingbury is £68,143 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN1 8EQ.
Hollingbury near BN1 8EQ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £448,000 in Patcham & Hollingbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,500 up to £1,230,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £612,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £258,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 90 | £472,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £414,500 |
10 year median price trend in Patcham & Hollingbury
In the BN1 8EQ postcode area, located within Hollingbury, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodbourne Mini Market | Beechwood Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8EE | Walking directions to Woodbourne Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | AY Convenience Store | 116-118 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8NE | Walking directions to AY Convenience Store |
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: 16/01/2026.