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BN3 3LL

Ethel Street

Goldsmid

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Detailed insights for BN3 3LL

Overview

Postcode BN3 3LL 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldsmid West is £50,071 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Goldsmid West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,959 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Goldsmid West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Goldsmid West is £50,071 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 311 ft away from BN3 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldsmid West near BN3 3LL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 3LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.6 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
7,354.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.35(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.24(+162%)
Other theft
11.67(+108%)
Public order
7.78(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.67(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
62.8%
Other White
27
10.8%
African
14
5.6%
Other
10
4%
Indian
9
3.6%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
54.02%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.27%
No qualifications
20
8.93%
Apprenticeship
11
4.91%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
101
74.26%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.5%
Owns outright
12
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2025Basement Flat, 87, Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RWFlatsLeasehold£405,500
18 Dec 20258, Denmark Mews, Hove, BN3 3TXTerracedFreehold£660,000
28 Feb 202546, Clarendon Road, Hove, BN3 3WSFlatsLeasehold£240,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 3, 75, Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3THFlatsLeasehold£524,000
05 Aug 2025Top Floor Flat, 67, Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3THFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the BN3 3LL postcode area, located within Goldsmid West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 3LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDrive Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSouth England International SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGoldstone Organic Food And WineGoldstone Villas, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 3RSWalking directions to Goldstone Organic Food And Wine
0.1 miHurstsDenmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Hursts
0.1 miTesco Express84-86 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miThe Station7A Hove Park Villas, Hove, BN3 6HPWalking directions to The Station
0.2 miVega Express139 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 3HDWalking directions to Vega 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 3LL, 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 WestE02003509
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 019DE01016873
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 3LL

Is BN3 3LL (Goldsmid West) safe?

The area around BN3 3LL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN3 3LL?

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

What schools are near BN3 3LL?

There are 20 schools close to BN3 3LL, including Drive Preparatory School (Inadequate), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and South England International School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 3LL?

The closest station to BN3 3LL is Hove, about 119 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3LL?

BN3 3LL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,959 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 3LL (Goldsmid West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 3LL 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.