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BN3 2FR

King's Esplanade

Brunswick & Adelaide

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Detailed insights for BN3 2FR

Overview

Postcode BN3 2FR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Hove, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 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
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brunswick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,414 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brunswick has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from BN3 2FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Brunswick near BN3 2FR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 2FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
104
Population density
1,036.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.89(+29%)
Shoplifting
33.46(+319%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.78(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.25(+121%)
Public order
12.39(+104%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
66
64.08%
Other White
14
13.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
3.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
3.88%
Bangladeshi
3
2.91%
Total population: 103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
66.67%
Level 3 (A level)
12
13.33%
No qualifications
7
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
5.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
4.44%
Total 16+ residents: 90

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
29
52.73%
Owns outright
9
16.36%
Owns with a mortgage
6
10.91%
Social rents from council
4
7.27%
Other social rented
3
5.45%
Total households: 55

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 2FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 2025Flat 12, 4, Adelaide Mansions, Hove, BN3 2GTFlatsLeasehold£440,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 6, 36, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JLFlatsLeasehold£580,000
20 May 2025Flat 5, 36, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JLFlatsLeasehold£705,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 5, 33, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JJFlatsLeasehold£262,500
30 Sept 2025Basement Flat Front, 33, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JJFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the BN3 2FR postcode area, located within Brunswick, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 2FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miUnithai10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Unithai
0.2 miBudgens18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JDWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miBrunswick Food & WineWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1AFWalking directions to Brunswick Food & Wine

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 2FR, 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 029AE01016850
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 2FR

Is BN3 2FR (Brunswick) safe?

The area around BN3 2FR records about 96 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN3 2FR?

The median sale price around BN3 2FR 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 2FR?

There are 11 schools close to BN3 2FR, including St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), Brunswick Primary School (Good) and The Montessori Place (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 2FR?

The closest station to BN3 2FR is Hove, about 1,341 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2FR?

BN3 2FR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,414 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 2FR (Brunswick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2FR is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ollie Sykes (Green Party).

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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.