Postcode BN2 3PL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is William Clarke Park.
Hanover has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Hanover has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hanover is £60,349 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 3PL.
Hanover near BN2 3PL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| 0.9 mi | Moulsecoomb | N/A | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | William Clarke Park | Small | Walking directions to William Clarke Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saunders Park | Small | Walking directions to Saunders Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £431,000 in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,095,608.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 64 | £262,175 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £484,000 |
| Terraced | 133 | £490,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hanover & Elm Grove
In the BN2 3PL postcode area, located within Hanover, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 3PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elm Grove Mini Market | 185 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | 201 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | M&A Convenience | 140 - 141 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LG | Walking directions to M&A Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Brighton Mini Market | 73 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HZ | Walking directions to Brighton Mini Market |
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 BN2 3PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maureen Winder
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Rowkins
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Ty Galvin
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.