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BN3 2TD

St Aubyns

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 2TD

Overview

Postcode BN3 2TD 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 very high crime levels, with around 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Museum Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

King Alfred has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,808 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

King Alfred has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from BN3 2TD.

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 2TD 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 2TD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 2TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMuseum GardensSmallWalking directions to Museum Gardens

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
9,057.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.94(+265%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.71(+16%)
Other theft
18.35(+227%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.09(+165%)
Public order
15.19(+150%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
74.43%
Other White
32
14.61%
Irish
5
2.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.83%
Roma
3
1.37%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
46.97%
No qualifications
33
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.07%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
42.86%
Owns outright
26
24.76%
Owns with a mortgage
24
22.86%
Other social rented
8
7.62%
Social rents from council
2
1.9%
Total households: 105

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 2TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 2026Flat 3, 22, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TDFlatsLeasehold£355,000
13 Apr 2026Flat 2, 30 - 32, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TDFlatsLeasehold£215,618
06 Mar 2026Flat 5, Lynton Court, 40, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TDFlatsLeasehold£375,000
14 Jul 202534B, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TDFlatsLeasehold£425,000
11 May 202627A, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2THFlatsLeasehold£188,000

Schools

In the BN3 2TD postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 4 primary and 1 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 2TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 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 2TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miNisa Local18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miM & B News & ConveniencePrinces Avenue, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2DFWalking directions to M & B News & Convenience
0.1 miMoonlight171 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2ABWalking directions to Moonlight
0.2 miTesco165-169 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DLWalking directions to Tesco

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 2TD, 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 028AE01016857
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 2TD

Is BN3 2TD (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 2TD records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near BN3 2TD?

The median sale price around BN3 2TD 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 2TD?

There are 7 schools close to BN3 2TD, 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 2TD?

The closest station to BN3 2TD is Hove, about 1,058 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2TD?

BN3 2TD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,808 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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