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BN3 3EQ

Palmeira Place

Goldsmid

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Detailed insights for BN3 3EQ

Overview

Postcode BN3 3EQ is located in an urban city, within the Goldsmid ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Goldsmid East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldsmid East is £57,321 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Ann's Well Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Goldsmid East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Goldsmid East has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Goldsmid East is £57,321 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 146 ft away from BN3 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldsmid East near BN3 3EQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 3EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.9 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
1 mi

Preston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Preston Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 3EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Ann's Well GardensMediumWalking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens
0.4 miDyke Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Dyke Road Park
0.5 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
12,899.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.64(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.59(-60%)
Public order
4.2(-31%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-29%)
Drugs
2.62(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
59.63%
Other White
49
22.48%
Other
11
5.05%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.29%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
53.93%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.99%
No qualifications
18
9.42%
Apprenticeship
11
5.76%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
43.93%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.23%
Owns outright
21
19.63%
Other social rented
8
7.48%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Goldsmid

Median price£381,299
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)199
Typical range (middle 50%)£284K – £626K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £381,299 (about £487 per square foot) in Goldsmid area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goldsmid over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£980,000£537
Terraced29£870,000£552
Detached4£837,500£614
Flats153£321,531£473

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goldsmid

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goldsmid.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,195,000£310,000£700,000£680,000
2017£1,175,000£300,000£825,000£705,000
2018£925,000£299,750£800,000£592,500
2019£965,000£310,000£795,000£713,500
2020£975,000£315,000£925,000£615,000
2021£1,240,000£322,500£833,500£767,500
2022£1,400,000£336,250£962,500£942,500
2023£1,497,500£362,500£896,500£800,000
2024£950,000£324,000£1,106,000£747,500
2025£950,000£330,000£1,019,250£945,000
2026£1,145,000£320,000£790,000£775,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goldsmid.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goldsmid.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£570£435£422£407
2017£475£435£491£458
2018£510£428£524£461
2019£538£443£499£474
2020£573£448£480£506
2021£574£465£522£543
2022£562£520£537£571
2023£781£540£572£548
2024£667£503£572£529
2025£609£488£588£573
2026£553£442£536£550
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goldsmid.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Goldsmid in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Flat 5, 57, Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ESFlatsLeasehold£450,000
19 Sept 202555, Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,237,000
04 Mar 202569, Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ESOtherFreehold£730,612
21 Nov 202531, Cromwell Court, Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3EFFlatsLeasehold£360,000
27 Oct 20253, Cromwell Court, Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3EFFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the BN3 3EQ postcode area, located within Goldsmid East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableSouth England International SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWilsons Newsagents69 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3DUWalking directions to Wilsons Newsagents
0.4 miTesco Express84-86 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHurstsDenmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Hursts
0.4 miThe Station7A Hove Park Villas, Hove, BN3 6HPWalking directions to The Station
0.4 miTesco Express83 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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
WardGoldsmidE05015401
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goldsmid EastE02003510
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 020BE01016874
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 3EQ

Is BN3 3EQ (Goldsmid East) safe?

The area around BN3 3EQ records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BN3 3EQ?

The median sale price around BN3 3EQ in Goldsmid East is £381,299 (about £487 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 3EQ?

There are 19 schools close to BN3 3EQ, 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 3EQ?

The closest station to BN3 3EQ is Hove, about 709 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3EQ?

BN3 3EQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 3EQ (Goldsmid East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 3EQ is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.