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BN3 5HD

Payne Avenue

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

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Detailed insights for BN3 5HD

Overview

Postcode BN3 5HD is located in an urban city, within the Westbourne & Poets' Corner area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Aldrington area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldrington is £65,211 per year. The median sale price in Westbourne & Poets' Corner is £533,000 (around £565 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £336,500 and £687,500. The nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneham Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Aldrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,195 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Aldrington has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Aldrington is £65,211 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 25 ft away from BN3 5HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldrington near BN3 5HD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 5HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington
0.7 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.8 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 5HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStoneham ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneham Park
0.3 miDavis ParkSmallWalking directions to Davis Park
0.5 miPatient gardenSmallWalking directions to Patient garden

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
9,927.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.25(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.91(+46%)
Other theft
6.32(+13%)
Public order
5.8(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
70.83%
Other White
48
11.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
2.94%
African
8
1.96%
Irish
8
1.96%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
54.64%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.89%
No qualifications
25
8.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
73
45.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
28.75%
Owns outright
30
18.75%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.75%
Social rents from council
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Median price: £533,000
Price per sq ft: £565
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £337K – £688K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £533,000 (about £565 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
Detached6£1,212,500£764
Semi-Detached11£1,010,000£647
Terraced62£627,750£585
Flats65£330,000£492

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£847,500£275,000£905,000£459,950
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£335,000£1,422,500£631,500
2026£1,240,000£330,000£1,122,500£635,000
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£444£455£448£462
2017£601£419£457£463
2018£454£458£482£460
2019£456£440£486£465
2020£512£465£466£479
2021£592£483£560£529
2022£728£556£649£596
2023£773£522£619£568
2024£673£529£640£575
2025£743£496£699£579
2026£644£501£606£582
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 5HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 5HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202644, Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HDTerracedFreehold£615,000
03 Oct 202552, Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HDTerracedFreehold£700,000
12 Sept 202566, Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
12 Sept 202566, Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
21 Jul 202548, Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HDTerracedFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the BN3 5HD postcode area, located within Aldrington, there are 8 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 5HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHove Junior SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.2 miPrimaryWest Hove Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryGoldstone Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 5HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 5HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miStoneham News8 Stoneham Road, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 5HJWalking directions to Stoneham News
0.2 miCo-op FoodTorrance Close, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSamee's Fish Bazaar and Cash & Carry228 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QTWalking directions to Samee's Fish Bazaar and Cash & Carry
0.2 miDaily Basket200 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QNWalking directions to Daily Basket
0.2 miPortland Convenience Store240 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QTWalking directions to Portland Convenience Store

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 5HD, 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)AldringtonE02003506
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 016DE01016996
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 5HD

Is BN3 5HD (Aldrington) safe?

The area around BN3 5HD records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BN3 5HD?

The median sale price around BN3 5HD in Westbourne & Poets' Corner is £533,000 (about £565 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 5HD?

There are 11 schools close to BN3 5HD, including Hove Junior School (Outstanding), West Hove Infant School (Outstanding) and Goldstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 5HD?

The closest station to BN3 5HD is Aldrington, about 265 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 5HD?

BN3 5HD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 5HD (Aldrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 5HD is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Parrott (Labour Party).