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BN3 5QA

Lawrence Road

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

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Detailed insights for BN3 5QA

Overview

Postcode BN3 5QA 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneham Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Aldrington South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Aldrington South has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 5QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldrington South near BN3 5QA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 5QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington
0.7 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.9 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 5QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStoneham ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneham Park
0.3 miDavis ParkSmallWalking directions to Davis Park
0.3 miMuseum GardensSmallWalking directions to Museum Gardens

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
9,347.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.83(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.45(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-19%)
Other theft
4.64(-17%)
Vehicle crime
2.32(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
69.14%
Other White
35
13.67%
Other
14
5.47%
Irish
6
2.34%
Caribbean
5
1.95%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
57.89%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.4%
No qualifications
26
12.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Owns outright
36
30.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
27.97%
Social rents from council
3
2.54%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 5QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 5QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 19, Lawrence Road, Hove, BN3 5QAFlatsLeasehold£555,000
11 Jun 202534, Lawrence Road, Hove, BN3 5QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,157,500
27 Mar 202526, Modena Road, Hove, BN3 5QGDetachedFreehold£902,000
01 Sept 202528, Raphael Road, Hove, BN3 5QQDetachedFreehold£1,185,000
20 Feb 2026Ground Floor Flat, 19, Raphael Road, Hove, BN3 5QPFlatsLeasehold£415,000

Schools

In the BN3 5QA postcode area, located within Aldrington South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 5QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Christopher's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryHove Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWest Hove Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 5QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 5QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily15 Richardson Road, Hove, BN3 5RBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSainsbury's Local123-125 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 5QYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miAsiana Grocery117 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5DPWalking directions to Asiana Grocery
0.2 miCo-op Food67-71 Portland Road, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 5DQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miStoneham News8 Stoneham Road, Hove, Brighton & Hove, BN3 5HJWalking directions to Stoneham News

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 5QA, 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 023AE01016987
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 5QA

Is BN3 5QA (Aldrington South) safe?

The area around BN3 5QA records about 39 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BN3 5QA?

The median sale price around BN3 5QA 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 5QA?

There are 11 schools close to BN3 5QA, 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 5QA?

The closest station to BN3 5QA is Aldrington, about 576 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 5QA?

BN3 5QA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 5QA 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.