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BN3 6EB

Highdown Road

Goldsmid

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Overview

Postcode BN3 6EB is located in an urban city, within the Goldsmid area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Goldsmid East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldsmid East is £57,321 per year. The median sale price in Goldsmid is £385,000 (around £494 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,250 and £656,250. The nearest station is Brighton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Ann's Well Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Goldsmid East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,617 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Goldsmid East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Goldsmid East is £57,321 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 74 ft away from BN3 6EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldsmid East near BN3 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 6EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Brighton

N/A

Walking directions to Brighton
0.8 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.8 mi

London Road (Brighton)

N/A

Walking directions to London Road (Brighton)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 6EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt Ann's Well GardensMediumWalking directions to St Ann's Well Gardens
0.3 miDyke Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Dyke Road Park
0.4 miPowis SquareSmallWalking directions to Powis Square

Area Profile

Population
213
Population density
13,717.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.04(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-40%)
Other theft
3.25(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.6(-79%)
Public order
2.6(-57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
77.93%
Other White
20
9.39%
Irish
7
3.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.88%
Arab
4
1.88%
Total population: 213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
65.54%
Level 3 (A level)
24
13.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.78%
No qualifications
5
2.82%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
35.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
32.61%
Owns outright
19
20.65%
Social rents from council
4
4.35%
Other social rented
3
3.26%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Goldsmid

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £494
Sales (last 12 months): 208
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £656K

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Goldsmid area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,750 up to £2,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goldsmid over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£1,037,500£609
Semi-Detached13£850,000£514
Terraced34£800,000£566
Flats154£317,000£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goldsmid

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goldsmid.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,267,750£314,250£762,500£655,000
2017£1,175,000£300,000£825,000£705,000
2018£925,000£299,750£800,000£592,500
2019£965,000£310,000£795,000£713,500
2020£975,000£315,000£925,000£615,000
2021£1,240,000£322,500£833,500£767,500
2022£1,400,000£336,250£962,500£942,500
2023£1,497,500£362,500£896,500£800,000
2024£950,000£324,000£1,106,000£747,500
2025£950,000£330,000£1,053,500£925,000
2026£1,565,000£300,000£770,000£800,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goldsmid.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goldsmid.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£556£437£422£411
2017£475£435£491£458
2018£510£428£524£461
2019£538£443£499£474
2020£573£448£480£506
2021£574£465£522£543
2022£562£520£537£571
2023£781£542£572£548
2024£667£503£572£529
2025£609£490£560£564
2026£596£448£536£573
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goldsmid.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 6EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 6EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 2025102, Highdown Road, Hove, BN3 6EATerracedFreehold£1,075,000
05 Sept 2025103, Addison Road, Hove, BN3 1TSTerracedFreehold£801,800
17 Jul 202573, Addison Road, Hove, BN3 1TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,055,000
24 Apr 202684, Addison Road, Hove, BN3 1TRTerracedFreehold£880,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 1, 54, Highdown Road, Hove, BN3 6EDFlatsLeasehold£371,000

Schools

In the BN3 6EB postcode area, located within Goldsmid East, there are 10 primary and 1 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 6EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 mi16 plusBrighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableWindlesham SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 6EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 6EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food124 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3TEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miBest-one131 Dyke Road, Hove, BN3 1TJWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miKindly110-114 Dyke Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 3TEWalking directions to Kindly
0.3 miThe Lodge Stores42 Prestonville Road, Brighton, BN1 3TJWalking directions to The Lodge Stores
0.3 miMagdusia20-21 Chatham Place, Brighton, BN1 3TNWalking directions to Magdusia

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 6EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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
WardGoldsmidE05015401
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goldsmid EastE02003510
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 020CE01016875
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 6EB

Is BN3 6EB (Goldsmid East) safe?

The area around BN3 6EB records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near BN3 6EB?

The median sale price around BN3 6EB in Goldsmid is £385,000 (about £494 per square foot) based on 208 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 6EB?

There are 17 schools close to BN3 6EB, including Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Windlesham School and Cardinal Newman Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 6EB?

The closest station to BN3 6EB is Brighton, about 948 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 6EB?

BN3 6EB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 6EB (Goldsmid East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 6EB is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.