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BN3 2FH

First Avenue

Brunswick & Adelaide

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Overview

Postcode BN3 2FH 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 Hove Central area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.1 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 Hove Central is £54,305 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hove Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 2FH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hove Central near BN3 2FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hove located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 2FH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 2FH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHove LawnsLargeWalking directions to Hove Lawns
0.3 miBrunswick SquareSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Square
0.1 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
16,850.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.41(+155%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.1(-5%)
Public order
13.09(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.78(+83%)
Other theft
11.13(+98%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
45.79%
Other White
73
34.11%
Other
11
5.14%
Other Asian
6
2.8%
Arab
4
1.87%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
53.57%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.33%
No qualifications
17
8.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.59%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
71.32%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.95%
Owns outright
12
9.3%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

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 2FH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 2025Flat 5, 21, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£235,000
17 Jun 2025Flat 3, 31, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£364,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 7, 21, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£315,500
28 Feb 2025Flat 11, 27 - 29, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FHFlatsLeasehold£245,000
13 Apr 2026Flat 5, 38, First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FFFlatsLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the BN3 2FH postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 2FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnithai10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Unithai
0.1 miBudgens18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miTesco Express83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking 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 BN3 2FH, 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)Hove CentralE02003516
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 026AE01016849
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 2FH

Is BN3 2FH (Hove Central) safe?

The area around BN3 2FH records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 BN3 2FH?

The median sale price around BN3 2FH in Hove Central is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 2FH?

There are 14 schools close to BN3 2FH, including The Montessori Place (Outstanding), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and Brunswick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 2FH?

The closest station to BN3 2FH is Hove, about 1,058 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2FH?

BN3 2FH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 2FH (Hove Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2FH 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.