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BN3 4FD

Kingsway

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

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Detailed insights for BN3 4FD

Overview

Postcode BN3 4FD is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & Poets' Corner ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Aldrington South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldrington South is £54,979 per year. The nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Davis Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Aldrington South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Aldrington South has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Aldrington South is £54,979 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from BN3 4FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldrington South near BN3 4FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 4FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington
1 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
1 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 4FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDavis ParkSmallWalking directions to Davis Park
0.4 miMuseum GardensSmallWalking directions to Museum Gardens

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
24,859.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.13(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(+20%)
Other theft
6.72(+20%)
Public order
6.04(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
140
52.43%
Other White
49
18.35%
Arab
16
5.99%
Other
13
4.87%
Other Asian
10
3.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
53.53%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.62%
No qualifications
23
9.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.56%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
46.05%
Owns outright
45
29.61%
Owns with a mortgage
32
21.05%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.63%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£560
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£379K – £725K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £560 per square foot) in Westbourne & Poets' Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£1,295,000£631
Detached8£1,239,000£752
Terraced57£637,000£579
Flats55£330,000£480

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£866,250£285,000£905,000£460,000
2017£1,275,000£290,000£866,411£504,000
2018£790,000£292,000£905,000£517,500
2019£1,231,250£289,500£986,500£505,000
2020£843,000£271,250£927,500£555,000
2021£1,225,000£300,000£1,126,800£580,000
2022£1,428,500£330,000£1,265,000£650,000
2023£1,100,000£335,000£1,298,750£602,500
2024£1,550,000£332,000£1,275,000£652,000
2025£1,185,000£320,000£1,350,000£631,500
2026£1,240,000£327,500£847,750£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472£449£448£461
2017£601£419£457£463
2018£454£458£482£460
2019£456£438£486£465
2020£512£465£466£479
2021£592£484£560£529
2022£728£556£649£596
2023£773£522£619£568
2024£673£529£640£575
2025£743£492£682£579
2026£644£427£543£560
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne & Poets' Corner in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 4FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 4FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025Flat 5, 201, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FDFlatsLeasehold£325,000
19 Dec 202551, Channings, 215, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FUFlatsLeasehold£295,000
27 Aug 202562, Channings, 215, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FUFlatsLeasehold£330,000
23 Oct 20253, Channings, 215, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FTFlatsLeasehold£340,000
23 Oct 202541, Channings, 215, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FTFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the BN3 4FD postcode area, located within Aldrington South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 4FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBrighton and Hove Clinic SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHove Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 4FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 4FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily15 Richardson Road, Hove, BN3 5RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCo-op Food133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PUWalking 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 4FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Parrott

Westbourne & Poets' Corner - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour 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)Aldrington SouthE02003513
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 023BE01016989
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 4FD

Is BN3 4FD (Aldrington South) safe?

The area around BN3 4FD records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4FD?

The median sale price around BN3 4FD in Aldrington South is £550,000 (about £560 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 4FD?

There are 6 schools close to BN3 4FD, including St Christopher's School, Brighton and Hove Clinic School (Good) and Hove Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 4FD?

The closest station to BN3 4FD is Aldrington, about 1,145 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 4FD?

BN3 4FD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 4FD (Aldrington South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 4FD is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Parrott (Labour 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.