Postcode BN3 2JH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.
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.
Hove Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from BN3 2JH.
Hove Central near BN3 2JH 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hove Lawns | Large | Walking directions to Hove Lawns |
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick Square | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Square |
| 0.1 mi | Palmeira Square | Small | Walking directions to Palmeira Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £897,500 | £548 |
| Terraced | 10 | £592,500 | £601 |
| Flats | 130 | £317,500 | £523 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2JH.
In the BN3 2JH postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Unithai | 10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL | Walking directions to Unithai |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Western Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Brunswick Food & Wine | Western Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1AF | Walking directions to Brunswick Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN3 2JH, 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 2JH 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.
The median sale price around BN3 2JH in Hove Central is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BN3 2JH, including Brunswick Primary School (Good), The Montessori Place (Outstanding) and St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN3 2JH is Hove, about 1,219 m away.
BN3 2JH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2JH is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ollie Sykes (Green Party).
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.