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BN3 2PG

Kings Gardens

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 2PG

Overview

Postcode BN3 2PG 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

King Alfred has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

King Alfred has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 142 ft away from BN3 2PG.

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 2PG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 2PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 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 2PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHove LawnsLargeWalking directions to Hove Lawns
0.4 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square
0.3 miAdelaide CrescentSmallWalking directions to Adelaide Crescent

Area Profile

Population
190
Population density
15,118.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.29(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.67(+11%)
Other theft
8.2(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(+27%)
Burglary
5.47(+110%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
80.83%
Other White
21
10.88%
Bangladeshi
3
1.55%
Other
3
1.55%
Other Asian
2
1.04%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
60.48%
Level 3 (A level)
30
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.59%
No qualifications
7
4.19%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
50%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.89%
Owns outright
24
21.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.89%
Other social rented
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

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 2PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 13 - 14, Kings Gardens, Hove, BN3 2PGFlatsLeasehold£435,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1B, 13 - 14, Kings Gardens, Hove, BN3 2PGFlatsLeasehold£435,000
24 Mar 2026Flat 8, 12, Kings Gardens, Hove, BN3 2PFFlatsLeasehold£523,000
16 May 2025Basement Vault, 8, Kings Gardens, Hove, BN3 2PFOtherLeasehold£20,000
10 Apr 2025Flat 4, Royal Court, 8, Kings Gardens, Hove, BN3 2PFFlatsLeasehold£1,021,000

Schools

In the BN3 2PG postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBrighton and Hove Clinic SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalChurch Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNisa Local18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miHove NewsagentAlbany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AEWalking directions to Hove Newsagent
0.3 miCo-op Food133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2PG, 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 028BE01016858
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 2PG

Is BN3 2PG (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 2PG records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2PG?

The median sale price around BN3 2PG 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 2PG?

There are 9 schools close to BN3 2PG, including St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), Brighton and Hove Clinic School (Good) and St Christopher's School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 2PG?

The closest station to BN3 2PG is Hove, about 1,132 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2PG?

BN3 2PG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 2PG 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.