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BN3 2NF

Coombe Lea

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 2NF

Overview

Postcode BN3 2NF 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.6 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

King Alfred has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 2NF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 2NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.9 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
25,584.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.45(+58%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.41(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+45%)
Burglary
5.04(+94%)
Public order
4.32(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
65.82%
Other White
26
13.27%
Other
12
6.12%
Chinese
7
3.57%
Other Asian
7
3.57%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
54.49%
No qualifications
23
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.67%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
5.06%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
45.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.23%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.67%
Social rents from council
4
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Central Hove

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£506
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £527K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £506 per square foot) in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Hove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£2,150,000£722
Semi-Detached4£1,146,000£603
Terraced23£630,000£564
Flats141£346,000£495

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Hove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Hove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,160,000£280,000£1,200,000£495,000
2017£1,355,000£301,000£472,000£597,000
2018£985,000£309,500£675,000£494,000
2019£607,500£299,250£825,000£500,000
2020£850,000£311,500£740,000£550,000
2021£335,500£950,000£575,000
2022£1,012,500£355,000£1,130,000£675,000
2023£910,000£342,000£1,265,000£723,750
2024£1,630,000£350,000£918,000£652,000
2025£2,150,000£350,000£851,000£610,000
2026£855,000£332,500£1,875,000£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Hove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Hove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,009£444£458£426
2017£536£446£439£468
2018£575£453£528£434
2019£654£447£544£461
2020£477£481£392£458
2021£491£729£487
2022£573£533£576£594
2023£755£527£563£596
2024£702£513£599£571
2025£700£504£514£577
2026£722£466£640£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Hove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Hove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202544, Coombe Lea, Hove, BN3 2NDFlatsLeasehold£350,000
24 Jun 20259, Coombe Lea, Hove, BN3 2NBTerracedLeasehold£385,000
19 Nov 202559, Coombe Lea, Hove, BN3 2NEFlatsLeasehold£350,000
16 Jun 202555, Coombe Lea, Hove, BN3 2NEFlatsLeasehold£346,000
05 Mar 2026Flat 10, 15, Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2NGFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.5 miNot applicableBrighton and Hove Clinic SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalChurch Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBudgens18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miUnithai10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Unithai
0.2 miHove NewsagentAlbany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AEWalking directions to Hove Newsagent

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 2NF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Daniel

Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Joy Robinson

Central Hove - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardCentral HoveE05015399
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King AlfredE02003518
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 028CE01016859
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 2NF

Is BN3 2NF (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 2NF records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2NF?

The median sale price around BN3 2NF in King Alfred is £375,000 (about £506 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 2NF?

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

What is the nearest station to BN3 2NF?

The closest station to BN3 2NF is Hove, about 965 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2NF?

BN3 2NF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,435 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 2NF (King Alfred) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2NF is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Daniel (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Joy Robinson (Labour and Co-operative 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.