Postcode BN3 2JA is located in an urban city, within the Brunswick & Adelaide area 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 median sale price in Brunswick & Adelaide is £335,000 (around £522 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £448,750. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.
Hove Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,492 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Hove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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 per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from BN3 2JA.
Hove Central near BN3 2JA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| 1 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hove Lawns | Large | Walking directions to Hove Lawns |
| 0.4 mi | St Ann's Well Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Brunswick Square | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Square |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £522 per square foot) in Brunswick & Adelaide area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £897,500 | £548 |
| Terraced | 11 | £575,000 | £607 |
| Flats | 137 | £320,000 | £518 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £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 | £345,000 | £820,000 | £560,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | £975,000 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £456 | £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 | £595 |
| 2026 | £483 | £527 | £548 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | Flat 2A, 2 - 3, Palmeira Square, Hove, BN3 2JA | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 26, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 20, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Basement Flat, 26, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat 7, 18 - 19, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, BN3 2JF | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 |
In the BN3 2JA postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 6 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 | Primary | Brunswick Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Brighton Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Montessori Place | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 2JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Seagulls Food & Wine | 71 Western Road, Hove, BN3 2JQ | Walking directions to Seagulls Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 55-56 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 82 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Brunswick Food & Wine | 36 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AF | Walking directions to Brunswick Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Unithai | 10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL | Walking directions to Unithai |
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 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ollie Sykes
Brunswick & Adelaide - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Peter Kyle
Hove and Portslade - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN3 2JA 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around BN3 2JA in Brunswick & Adelaide is £335,000 (about £522 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BN3 2JA, including Brunswick Primary School (Requires improvement), Brighton Girls GDST and The Montessori Place (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN3 2JA is Hove, about 1,215 m away.
BN3 2JA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,492 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 2JA is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ollie Sykes (Green Party).