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BN3 2TR

Hove Street

Central Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 2TR

Overview

Postcode BN3 2TR 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 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 nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no 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
5.3%
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 14,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% 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

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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 23 ft away from BN3 2TR.

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 2TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 2TR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington
0.7 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 2TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMuseum GardensSmallWalking directions to Museum Gardens

Area Profile

Population
175
Population density
5,361.4 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
104
59.43%
Other White
48
27.43%
Indian
6
3.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.71%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
50.6%
Level 3 (A level)
27
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
14.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.43%
No qualifications
8
4.82%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
56.64%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.58%
Owns outright
14
12.39%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.08%
Social rents from council
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

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 2TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 2TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Feb 202530, Lancaster Court, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2TQFlatsLeasehold£250,000
15 Sept 202514, Princes Avenue, Hove, BN3 4GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,010,000
12 Dec 20258 Princes Court, Princes Avenue, Hove, BN3 4GTFlatsLeasehold£337,000
31 Jul 202516, Vallance Gardens, Hove, BN3 2DDDetachedFreehold£2,150,000
18 Feb 2025Flat 44, Hove Manor, Hove Street, Hove, BN3 2DGFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 2TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBrighton and Hove Clinic SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 2TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miNisa Local18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miTesco165-169 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DLWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miHove NewsagentAlbany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AEWalking directions to Hove Newsagent
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalChurch Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EBWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2TR, 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 2TR

Is BN3 2TR (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 2TR 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN3 2TR?

The median sale price around BN3 2TR 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 2TR?

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

What is the nearest station to BN3 2TR?

The closest station to BN3 2TR is Aldrington, about 1,137 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 2TR?

BN3 2TR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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