Postcode BN3 2SB 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 very high crime levels, with around 167.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King Alfred is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Hove located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Hove Lawns.
King Alfred has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
King Alfred has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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 of residents in King Alfred is £48,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from BN3 2SB.
King Alfred near BN3 2SB 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| 0.8 mi | Aldrington | N/A | Walking directions to Aldrington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hove Lawns | Large | Walking directions to Hove Lawns |
| 0.5 mi | Palmeira Square | Small | Walking directions to Palmeira Square |
| 0.5 mi | Adelaide Crescent | Small | Walking directions to Adelaide Crescent |
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Central Hove area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £2,150,000.
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 | 166 | £366,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,250,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £590,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central Hove
In the BN3 2SB postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Hove Newsagent | Albany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AE | Walking directions to Hove Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 88-92 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 01/12/2025.