Postcode BN3 4RA 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 King Alfred area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year. The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Museum Gardens.
King Alfred has a moderate 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.
King Alfred has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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.
The average income per household in King Alfred is £46,969 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from BN3 4RA.
King Alfred near BN3 4RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aldrington | N/A | Walking directions to Aldrington |
| 0.8 mi | Hove | N/A | Walking directions to Hove |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Museum Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Museum Gardens |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Westbourne & Poets' Corner area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £1,060,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £375,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,325,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £634,250 |
10 year median price trend in Westbourne & Poets' Corner
In the BN3 4RA postcode area, located within King Alfred, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 4RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 133 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 2PU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 18 Victoria Terrace, Hove, BN3 2WB | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 165-169 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Hove Newsagent | Albany Villas, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2AE | Walking directions to Hove Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.