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BN3 4FG

Kingsway

Wish

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Detailed insights for BN3 4FG

Overview

Postcode BN3 4FG is located in an urban city, within the Wish ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the King Alfred area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 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 King Alfred is £46,969 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

King Alfred has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

King Alfred has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from BN3 4FG.

Flood risk

No risk

King Alfred near BN3 4FG 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 4FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington
0.9 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
17,368.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.48(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.87(+5%)
Other theft
6.13(+9%)
Public order
5.51(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-33%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
61.74%
Other White
38
16.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
4.78%
Other Asian
9
3.91%
Other
8
3.48%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
50%
No qualifications
28
14.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.11%
Level 3 (A level)
18
9.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
7.07%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
43.8%
Owns outright
44
36.36%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.44%
Other social rented
6
4.96%
Social rents from council
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Wish

Median price£497,500
Price per sq ft£566
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£315K – £883K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £497,500 (about £566 per square foot) in Wish area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wish over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£975,000£606
Semi-Detached30£960,000£649
Terraced15£465,000£572
Flats47£310,000£448

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wish

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wish.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£699,950£257,500£726,000£446,000
2017£790,000£282,000£665,000£515,000
2018£757,500£280,000£737,000£398,000
2019£648,000£285,000£725,000£517,500
2020£842,000£272,950£665,000£425,000
2021£818,000£320,000£755,000£479,950
2022£1,100,000£305,000£950,000£551,000
2023£908,750£325,000£927,500£507,000
2024£935,000£360,000£914,000£610,000
2025£925,000£330,000£970,000£465,000
2026£1,042,500£340,000£851,000£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wish.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wish.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518£421£430£424
2017£430£451£472£409
2018£465£404£474£444
2019£519£405£487£474
2020£514£431£537£489
2021£580£444£546£520
2022£621£514£671£561
2023£638£479£626£615
2024£579£529£622£605
2025£625£465£625£570
2026£596£466£600£569
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wish.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 4FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202534, Braemore Court, 231 - 237, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FGFlatsLeasehold£230,000
19 Mar 202539, Braemore Court, 231 - 237, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4FGFlatsLeasehold£402,500
11 Aug 2025Flat 11, Argentum, 239, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4HEFlatsLeasehold£850,000
16 Jun 2025Flat 2, Argentum, 239, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4HEFlatsLeasehold£537,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 25, Argentum, 239, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4HEFlatsLeasehold£870,000

Schools

In the BN3 4FG postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHove Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWest Hove Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 4FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily15 Richardson Road, Hove, BN3 5RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodBolsover Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5QUWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 4FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bella Sankey

Wish - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Nann

Wish - Elected 4 May 2023

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
WardWishE05015419
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King AlfredE02003518
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 028DE01016986
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 4FG

Is BN3 4FG (King Alfred) safe?

The area around BN3 4FG records about 40 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN3 4FG?

The median sale price around BN3 4FG in King Alfred is £497,500 (about £566 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 4FG?

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

What is the nearest station to BN3 4FG?

The closest station to BN3 4FG is Aldrington, about 1,188 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 4FG?

BN3 4FG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 4FG (King Alfred) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 4FG is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bella Sankey (Labour Party) and Paul Nann (Labour Party).

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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.