Postcode BN1 8XF 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 Patcham West & Westdene area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Withdean Park.
Patcham West & Westdene has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Patcham West & Westdene has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 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 147 ft away from BN1 8XF.
Patcham West & Westdene near BN1 8XF 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Westdene Woods | Medium | Walking directions to Westdene Woods |
| 0.2 mi | Patcham Peace Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Patcham Peace Gardens |
Based on 164 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 | 32 | £612,500 |
| Flats | 28 | £251,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £470,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £410,000 |
10 year median price trend in Patcham & Hollingbury
In the BN1 8XF postcode area, located within Patcham West & Westdene, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN1 8XF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ace Food & Wine | 36 Eldred Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5EG | Walking directions to Ace Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Old London Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8XR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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: 01/12/2025.