Postcode BN3 2DF is located in an urban city, within the Central Hove area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the King Alfred area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year. The median sale price in Central Hove is £375,000 (around £516 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Museum Gardens.
King Alfred has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,808 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
King Alfred has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from BN3 2DF.
King Alfred near BN3 2DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aldrington | N/A | Walking directions to Aldrington |
| 0.7 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Museum Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Museum Gardens |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £516 per square foot) in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,875,000 | £640 |
| Detached | 2 | £1,702,500 | £630 |
| Terraced | 25 | £630,000 | £561 |
| Flats | 149 | £345,000 | £495 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £960,000 | £283,500 | £1,410,000 | £512,500 |
| 2017 | £1,355,000 | £301,000 | £472,000 | £597,000 |
| 2018 | £985,000 | £309,500 | £675,000 | £494,000 |
| 2019 | £607,500 | £299,250 | £825,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | £850,000 | £311,500 | £740,000 | £550,000 |
| 2021 | — | £335,500 | £950,000 | £575,000 |
| 2022 | £1,012,500 | £355,000 | £1,130,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £910,000 | £342,000 | £1,265,000 | £723,750 |
| 2024 | £1,630,000 | £350,000 | £918,000 | £652,000 |
| 2025 | £2,150,000 | £349,000 | £851,000 | £620,000 |
| 2026 | £855,000 | £345,000 | £1,875,000 | £612,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,535 | £448 | £512 | £431 |
| 2017 | £536 | £446 | £439 | £468 |
| 2018 | £575 | £453 | £528 | £434 |
| 2019 | £654 | £447 | £544 | £461 |
| 2020 | £477 | £481 | £392 | £458 |
| 2021 | — | £491 | £729 | £487 |
| 2022 | £573 | £533 | £576 | £594 |
| 2023 | £755 | £525 | £563 | £596 |
| 2024 | £702 | £513 | £599 | £571 |
| 2025 | £700 | £504 | £514 | £574 |
| 2026 | £722 | £491 | £640 | £518 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 16, Vallance Gardens, Hove, BN3 2DD | Detached | Freehold | £2,150,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 8 Princes Court, Princes Avenue, Hove, BN3 4GT | Flats | Leasehold | £337,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, Vallance Court, Hove Street, Hove, BN3 2DE | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Flat 7, 21, Vallance Gardens, Hove, BN3 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £269,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 21A, Vallance Gardens, Hove, BN3 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £519,000 |
In the BN3 2DF postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Christopher's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hove Junior School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M & B News & Convenience | Princes Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2DF | Walking directions to M & B News & Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Moonlight | 171 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2AB | Walking directions to Moonlight |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 165-169 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN3 2DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Daniel
Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023
Joy Robinson
Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Kyle
Hove and Portslade - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN3 2DF records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around BN3 2DF in Central Hove is £375,000 (about £516 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to BN3 2DF, including St Christopher's School, St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and Hove Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN3 2DF is Aldrington, about 1,073 m away.
BN3 2DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2DF is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Daniel (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Joy Robinson (Labour and Co-operative Party).