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BN3 1EF

Brunswick Square

Brunswick & Adelaide

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Detailed insights for BN3 1EF

Overview

Postcode BN3 1EF is located in an urban city, within the Brunswick & Adelaide ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Brunswick area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brunswick is £50,014 per year. The nearest station is Brighton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Brunswick has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Brunswick has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Brunswick is £50,014 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from BN3 1EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brunswick near BN3 1EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 1EF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
0.9 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 1EF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHove LawnsLargeWalking directions to Hove Lawns
0.4 miSt Ann's Well GardensMediumWalking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens
0 miBrunswick SquareSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Square

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
18,064.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.46(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.72(+150%)
Shoplifting
9.28(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.7(+35%)
Drugs
8.7(+215%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
73.54%
Other White
34
15.25%
Caribbean
4
1.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.79%
Other
4
1.79%
Total population: 223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
56.37%
Level 3 (A level)
44
21.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.35%
No qualifications
13
6.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.41%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
47.5%
Owns outright
28
23.33%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Brunswick & Adelaide

Median price£336,250
Price per sq ft£536
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £450K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) in Brunswick & Adelaide area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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 Brunswick & Adelaide over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£897,500£548
Terraced10£592,500£601
Flats130£317,500£523

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brunswick & Adelaide

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£532,500£760,000
2017£325,000£480,000£650,000
2018£290,000£544,000£845,000
2019£316,000£780,000£500,000
2020£326,000£467,500£501,250
2021£350,000£763,750£614,000
2022£361,500£760,000£682,500
2023£370,000£960,000£760,000
2024£350,000£850,000
2025£358,500£820,000£575,000
2026£278,250£975,000£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£558£504
2017£480£476£523
2018£483£564£476
2019£459£553£650
2020£472£720£532
2021£517£502£532
2022£546£753£611
2023£548£607£603
2024£532£528
2025£528£569£598
2026£452£527£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brunswick & Adelaide in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 1EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 1EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 2026Ground Floor Flat (Rear), 48, Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EFFlatsLeasehold£222,500
24 Mar 2025Second Floor Flat, 56, Brunswick Square, Hove, BN3 1EFFlatsLeasehold£375,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 4, 30, Brunswick Terrace, Hove, BN3 1HJFlatsLeasehold£320,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 4, 29, Brunswick Terrace, Hove, BN3 1HJFlatsLeasehold£230,000
21 Feb 2025Flat 1, 23, Brunswick Terrace, Hove, BN3 1HJFlatsLeasehold£1,053,000

Schools

In the BN3 1EF postcode area, located within Brunswick, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 1EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBrighton Girls GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 1EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 1EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBrunswick Food & WineWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1AFWalking directions to Brunswick Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food130 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miMontpelier Convenience Store & Off LicenceLansdowne Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1DPWalking directions to Montpelier Convenience Store & Off Licence

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 BN3 1EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ollie Sykes

Brunswick & Adelaide - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Peter Kyle

Hove and Portslade - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBrighton and HoveE06000043
Parliamentary ConstituencyHove and PortsladeE14001296
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrunswickE02003519
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 029BE01016851
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 1EF

Is BN3 1EF (Brunswick) safe?

The area around BN3 1EF records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN3 1EF?

The median sale price around BN3 1EF in Brunswick is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 1EF?

There are 13 schools close to BN3 1EF, including Brighton Girls GDST, St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School (Good) and Brunswick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 1EF?

The closest station to BN3 1EF is Brighton, about 1,439 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 1EF?

BN3 1EF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 1EF (Brunswick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 1EF is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ollie Sykes (Green 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.