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BN2 3PF

Whippingham Road

Hanover & Elm Grove

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Detailed insights for BN2 3PF

Overview

Postcode BN2 3PF is located in an urban city, within the Hanover & Elm Grove ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hanover area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 90% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton), about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is William Clarke Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
8
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hanover has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Hanover has a very low crime rate, with approximately 8.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 3PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hanover near BN2 3PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN2 3PF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)
0.9 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
1 mi

Moulsecoomb

N/A

Walking directions to Moulsecoomb

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN2 3PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWilliam Clarke ParkSmallWalking directions to William Clarke Park
0.4 miSaunders ParkSmallWalking directions to Saunders Park
0.4 miPark Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Park Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
21,575.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
6.78(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.52(-86%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.69(-74%)
Other theft
1.69(-70%)
Public order
0.56(-91%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
73.33%
Other White
40
11.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.33%
Chinese
11
3.06%
African
7
1.94%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
45.71%
Level 3 (A level)
131
40.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
5.83%
No qualifications
18
5.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
1.84%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
56.2%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.28%
Owns outright
18
13.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Shared ownership
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hanover & Elm Grove

Median price£430,750
Price per sq ft£505
Sales (last 12 months)202
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £517K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £430,750 (about £505 per square foot) in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hanover & Elm Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£525,000£524
Terraced123£490,500£512
Semi-Detached11£460,000£454
Flats65£267,394£478

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hanover & Elm Grove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanover & Elm Grove.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£338,500£415,000
2017£233,500£408,500£405,000
2018£255,500£390,000£410,000
2019£248,500£385,000£409,500
2020£273,000£365,000£441,250
2021£275,000£417,500£470,000
2022£265,000£426,250£515,050
2023£260,000£386,000£484,000
2024£249,000£432,000£495,000
2025£262,175£518,000£479,750
2026£284,947£460,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hanover & Elm Grove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanover & Elm Grove.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422£415£433
2017£440£383£431
2018£443£400£440
2019£424£403£442
2020£452£424£447
2021£475£435£475
2022£500£477£532
2023£526£464£526
2024£494£522£521
2025£473£430£508
2026£483£514£512
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hanover & Elm Grove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hanover & Elm Grove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 3PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 3PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Basement Flat, 15, Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PFFlatsLeasehold£202,000
15 Dec 202581, Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PFTerracedFreehold£570,250
28 Jul 202563A, Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PFFlatsLeasehold£270,000
30 May 2025Ground Floor Flat, 75, Whippingham Road, Brighton, BN2 3PFFlatsLeasehold£275,000
05 Dec 202558, Bonchurch Road, Brighton, BN2 3PHTerracedFreehold£566,200

Schools

In the BN2 3PF postcode area, located within Hanover, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN2 3PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryElm Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Martin's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFairlight Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 3PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN2 3PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHanover Convenience Store122 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3DBWalking directions to Hanover Convenience Store
0.1 miElm Grove Mini Market185 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3ELWalking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market
0.2 miHappy Shopper201 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3ELWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.2 miM&A Convenience140 - 141 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LGWalking directions to M&A Convenience
0.2 miCo-op Food58-62 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HWWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 BN2 3PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maureen Winder

Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tim Rowkins

Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ty Galvin

Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siân Berry

Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrighton PavilionE14001130
WardHanover & Elm GroveE05015403
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HanoverE02003512
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 022AE01016889
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN2 3PF

Is BN2 3PF (Hanover) safe?

The area around BN2 3PF records about 8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near BN2 3PF?

The median sale price around BN2 3PF in Hanover is £430,750 (about £505 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN2 3PF?

There are 20 schools close to BN2 3PF, including Elm Grove Primary School (Good), St Martin's CofE Primary School (Good) and Fairlight Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN2 3PF?

The closest station to BN2 3PF is London Road (Brighton), about 1,104 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN2 3PF?

BN2 3PF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN2 3PF (Hanover) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN2 3PF is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Maureen Winder (Labour Party), Tim Rowkins (Labour Party) and Ty Galvin (Labour Party).

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.