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BN3 3GE

Palmeira Avenue

Goldsmid

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Detailed insights for BN3 3GE

Overview

Postcode BN3 3GE is located in an urban city, within the Goldsmid area 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 median sale price in Goldsmid is £385,000 (around £494 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,250 and £656,250. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Lawns.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Goldsmid East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,564 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% 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

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Goldsmid East near BN3 3GE 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 3GE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.9 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
11,948.1 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
163
59.27%
Other White
53
19.27%
Other
11
4%
Irish
9
3.27%
Indian
7
2.55%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
48.35%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.42%
No qualifications
26
10.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.2%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
39.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
38.51%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.57%
Social rents from council
3
2.03%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.03%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Goldsmid

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £494
Sales (last 12 months): 208
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £656K

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Goldsmid area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,750 up to £2,750,000.

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
Detached7£1,037,500£609
Semi-Detached13£850,000£514
Terraced34£800,000£566
Flats154£317,000£469

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£1,267,750£314,250£762,500£655,000
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£1,053,500£925,000
2026£1,565,000£300,000£770,000£800,000
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£556£437£422£411
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£542£572£548
2024£667£503£572£529
2025£609£490£560£564
2026£596£448£536£573
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 3GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025Flat 1, Sussex View, 51 - 55, Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GEFlatsLeasehold£805,000
01 May 2026Flat 27, Palmeira House, 46, Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GFFlatsLeasehold£310,000
23 Apr 2026Flat 31, Kinsale Court, 50, Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GFFlatsLeasehold£325,000
02 Apr 2026Apartment 3, Verano, 58, Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GFFlatsLeasehold£670,000
25 Mar 2026Flat 1, Palmeira House, 46, Palmeira Avenue, Hove, BN3 3GFFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Schools

In the BN3 3GE postcode area, located within Goldsmid East, there are 6 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 3GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school
Outstanding
0.2 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryCottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 3GE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWilsons Newsagents69 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3DUWalking directions to Wilsons Newsagents
0.3 miTesco Express82 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSeagulls Food & Wine71 Western Road, Hove, BN3 2JQWalking directions to Seagulls Food & Wine
0.3 miUnithai10 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Unithai
0.3 miLondis14 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FLWalking directions to Londis

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 3GE, 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 3GE

Is BN3 3GE (Goldsmid East) safe?

The area around BN3 3GE 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near BN3 3GE?

The median sale price around BN3 3GE in Goldsmid is £385,000 (about £494 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 3GE?

There are 13 schools close to BN3 3GE, including The Montessori Place (Outstanding), Brunswick Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 3GE?

The closest station to BN3 3GE is Hove, about 796 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3GE?

BN3 3GE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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