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BN3 3AJ

Selborne Road

Brunswick & Adelaide

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Detailed insights for BN3 3AJ

Overview

Postcode BN3 3AJ is located in an urban city, within the Brunswick & Adelaide ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hove Central area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hove Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hove Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hove Central is £54,305 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 3AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hove Central near BN3 3AJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 3AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
1 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 3AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHove LawnsLargeWalking directions to Hove Lawns
0.4 miSt Ann's Well GardensMediumWalking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens
0.4 miBrunswick SquareSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Square

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
15,585.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.24(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.89(-52%)
Drugs
3.75(+36%)
Bicycle theft
3.21(+301%)
Other theft
2.68(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
72.67%
Other White
17
9.88%
Other
6
3.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.33%
Total population: 172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
49.03%
Level 3 (A level)
29
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
9.68%
No qualifications
13
8.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
49.04%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.27%
Owns outright
14
13.46%
Other social rented
12
11.54%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Brunswick & Adelaide

Median price£336,250
Price per sq ft£536
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £450K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) in Brunswick & Adelaide area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£897,500£548
Terraced10£592,500£601
Flats130£317,500£523

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brunswick & Adelaide

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£532,500£760,000
2017£325,000£480,000£650,000
2018£290,000£544,000£845,000
2019£316,000£780,000£500,000
2020£326,000£467,500£501,250
2021£350,000£763,750£614,000
2022£361,500£760,000£682,500
2023£370,000£960,000£760,000
2024£350,000£850,000
2025£358,500£820,000£575,000
2026£278,250£975,000£505,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£447£558£504
2017£480£476£523
2018£483£564£476
2019£459£553£650
2020£472£720£532
2021£517£502£532
2022£546£753£611
2023£548£607£603
2024£532£528
2025£528£569£598
2026£452£527£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brunswick & Adelaide.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brunswick & Adelaide in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2026Flat 1, 12, Wilbury Road, Hove, BN3 3JNFlatsLeasehold£286,500
24 Nov 2025Flat 4, 8, Wilbury Road, Hove, BN3 3JNFlatsLeasehold£242,500
24 Oct 2025Flat 4, 18, Wilbury Road, Hove, BN3 3JNFlatsLeasehold£215,000
25 Mar 2025Basement Flat 1, 28, Selborne Road, Hove, BN3 3AGFlatsLeasehold£200,000
30 May 2025Flat 5, 10, Salisbury Road, Hove, BN3 3GTFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the BN3 3AJ postcode area, located within Hove Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 3AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableSouth England International SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 3AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUnithai10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Unithai
0.1 miBudgens18 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miTesco Express83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalWestern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JDWalking 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 (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 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ollie Sykes

Brunswick & Adelaide - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Green 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
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hove CentralE02003516
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 026CE01016853
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 3AJ

Is BN3 3AJ (Hove Central) safe?

The area around BN3 3AJ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3AJ?

The median sale price around BN3 3AJ in Hove Central is £336,250 (about £536 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 3AJ?

There are 17 schools close to BN3 3AJ, including The Montessori Place (Outstanding), South England International School (Good) and Brunswick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 3AJ?

The closest station to BN3 3AJ is Hove, about 880 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3AJ?

BN3 3AJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 3AJ (Hove Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 3AJ is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ollie Sykes (Green 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.