Postcode BN3 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Central Hove ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hove Central area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hove Central is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is Hove located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hove Lawns.
Hove Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Hove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hove Central is £51,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 2AF.
Hove Central near BN3 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hove located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| 0.8 mi | Aldrington | N/A | Walking directions to Aldrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hove Lawns | Large | Walking directions to Hove Lawns |
| 0.4 mi | Palmeira Square | Small | Walking directions to Palmeira Square |
| 0.4 mi | Adelaide Crescent | Small | Walking directions to Adelaide Crescent |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,350,000 |
| Flats | 166 | £366,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £590,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Hove
In the BN3 2AF postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Hove Newsagent | Albany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AE | Walking directions to Hove Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 165-169 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 76-82 Blatchington Road, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 3YH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.