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BN3 2RJ

Medina Villas

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 2RJ

Overview

Postcode BN3 2RJ is located in an urban city, within the Central Hove area 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 median sale price in Central Hove is £375,000 (around £516 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

King Alfred has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,181 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% 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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from BN3 2RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 2RJ 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 2RJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.8 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 2RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHove LawnsLargeWalking directions to Hove Lawns
0.5 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square
0.5 miAdelaide CrescentSmallWalking directions to Adelaide Crescent

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
15,616.4 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
161
70%
Other White
27
11.74%
Other Asian
11
4.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
4.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.74%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
58.33%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.67%
No qualifications
16
7.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.92%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
60.94%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.88%
Owns outright
18
14.06%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Central Hove

Median price: £375,000
Price per sq ft: £516
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £500K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £516 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
Semi-Detached1£1,875,000£640
Detached2£1,702,500£630
Terraced25£630,000£561
Flats149£345,000£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£960,000£283,500£1,410,000£512,500
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£349,000£851,000£620,000
2026£855,000£345,000£1,875,000£612,500
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£1,535£448£512£431
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£525£563£596
2024£702£513£599£571
2025£700£504£514£574
2026£722£491£640£518
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 2RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Aug 2026Flat 1, 4, Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RJFlatsLeasehold£425,000
31 Jul 20258, Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RJOtherLeasehold£140,000
31 Jul 2025Rear Basement Flat, 8, Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RJFlatsLeasehold£140,000
23 May 2025Flat 2, 4, Medina Villas, Hove, BN3 2RJFlatsLeasehold£575,000
23 Jun 20269, Medina Place, Hove, BN3 2RFTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the BN3 2RJ postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 5 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for BN3 2RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school
Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 2RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miCo-op Food133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miHove NewsagentAlbany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AEWalking directions to Hove Newsagent
0.2 miSainsbury's Local100-104 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCo-op Food88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.

Band A£1,720
Band B£2,007
Band C£2,294
Band D£2,581
Band E£3,154
Band F£3,727
Band G£4,301
Band H£5,161

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 2RJ, 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 2RJ

Is BN3 2RJ (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 2RJ 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BN3 2RJ?

The median sale price around BN3 2RJ in Central Hove is £375,000 (about £516 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 2RJ?

There are 8 schools close to BN3 2RJ, including St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), St Christopher's School and The Montessori Place (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 2RJ?

The closest station to BN3 2RJ is Hove, about 1,044 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2RJ?

BN3 2RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,181 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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