Postcode BN3 2LA is located in an urban city, within the Central Hove ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the King Alfred area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year. The nearest station is Hove located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hove Lawns.
King Alfred has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,435 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
King Alfred has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from BN3 2LA.
King Alfred near BN3 2LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hove Lawns | Large | Walking directions to Hove Lawns |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Square | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Square |
| 0.2 mi | Palmeira Square | Small | Walking directions to Palmeira Square |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,350,000 |
| Flats | 137 | £371,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £823,750 |
| Terraced | 23 | £625,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Hove
In the BN3 2LA postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Unithai | 10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL | Walking directions to Unithai |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Hove Newsagent | Albany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AE | Walking directions to Hove Newsagent |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.