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BN3 3PF

The Drive

Goldsmid

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Detailed insights for BN3 3PF

Overview

Postcode BN3 3PF 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 West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldsmid West is £50,071 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Palmeira Square.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Goldsmid West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,096 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Goldsmid West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Goldsmid West near BN3 3PF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 3PF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.8 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 3PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square
0.5 miAdelaide CrescentSmallWalking directions to Adelaide Crescent
0.4 miPalmeira SquareSmallWalking directions to Palmeira Square

Area Profile

Population
227
Population density
12,204.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.41(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.02(-59%)
Public order
5.66(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-12%)
Drugs
3.96(+43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
60.27%
Other White
46
20.54%
Arab
8
3.57%
Other
7
3.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.68%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
60.5%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6%
No qualifications
9
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
56.2%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.49%
Owns outright
19
15.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

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 3PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 3PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202659, The Drive, Hove, BN3 3PFDetachedFreehold£1,925,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 7, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive, Hove, BN3 3PFFlatsLeasehold£365,000
15 Apr 2026Flat 8, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive, Hove, BN3 3PFFlatsLeasehold£345,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 14, 65, The Drive, Hove, BN3 3PFFlatsLeasehold£770,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 22, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive, Hove, BN3 3PFFlatsLeasehold£318,000

Schools

In the BN3 3PF postcode area, located within Goldsmid West, there are 6 primary and 2 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 3PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThe Montessori PlaceOther independent school
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryBrunswick Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 3PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express84-86 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGoldstone Organic Food And WineGoldstone Villas, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 3RSWalking directions to Goldstone Organic Food And Wine
0.3 miHarriet's of Hove31 George Street, Hove, BN3 3YBWalking directions to Harriet's of Hove
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food76-82 Blatchington Road, Hove, BN3 3YHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 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.

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 3PF, 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 019BE01016871
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 3PF

Is BN3 3PF (Goldsmid West) safe?

The area around BN3 3PF records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3PF?

The median sale price around BN3 3PF 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 3PF?

There are 14 schools close to BN3 3PF, including The Montessori Place (Outstanding), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good) and Brunswick Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 3PF?

The closest station to BN3 3PF is Hove, about 497 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 3PF?

BN3 3PF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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