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BN3 6GF

Old Shoreham Road

Goldsmid

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Detailed insights for BN3 6GF

Overview

Postcode BN3 6GF is located in an urban city, within the Goldsmid ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Goldsmid West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldsmid West is £50,071 per year. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Dyke Road Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Goldsmid West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Goldsmid West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Goldsmid West is £50,071 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from BN3 6GF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Hove located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 6GF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.8 mi

Preston Park

N/A

Walking directions to Preston Park
0.9 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 6GF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDyke Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Dyke Road Park

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
7,173.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
7.03(-43%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.03(-78%)
Vehicle crime
3.24(-13%)
Possession of weapons
2.16(+127%)
Other theft
1.62(-71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
64.47%
Other White
43
10.91%
Other
18
4.57%
Indian
15
3.81%
African
15
3.81%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
41%
No qualifications
64
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.39%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12.39%
Other
22
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
35.59%
Owns outright
41
23.16%
Owns with a mortgage
41
23.16%
Shared ownership
13
7.34%
Other social rented
12
6.78%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Goldsmid

Median price£381,299
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)199
Typical range (middle 50%)£284K – £626K

Based on 199 recent sales, the median property price is £381,299 (about £487 per square foot) in Goldsmid area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,565,000.

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
Semi-Detached13£980,000£537
Terraced29£870,000£552
Detached4£837,500£614
Flats153£321,531£473

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£1,195,000£310,000£700,000£680,000
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£1,019,250£945,000
2026£1,145,000£320,000£790,000£775,000
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£570£435£422£407
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£540£572£548
2024£667£503£572£529
2025£609£488£588£573
2026£553£442£536£550
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 6GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 6GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202512, Caisters Close, Hove, BN3 6GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
07 Mar 202525, Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 6NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,075,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 23, 9, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6GRFlatsLeasehold£520,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 4, The Point, 19, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6GRFlatsLeasehold£380,000
31 Mar 20252C, The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6GNTerracedFreehold£685,000

Schools

In the BN3 6GF postcode area, located within Goldsmid West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 6GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableDrive Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.2 miNot applicableSouth England International SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 6GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 6GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express84-86 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Station7A Hove Park Villas, Hove, BN3 6HPWalking directions to The Station
0.3 miHurstsDenmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TJWalking directions to Hursts
0.3 miWilsons Newsagents69 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3DUWalking directions to Wilsons Newsagents
0.4 miTesco Express26 The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 6GF, 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 WestE02003509
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 019EE01016878
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 6GF

Is BN3 6GF (Goldsmid West) safe?

The area around BN3 6GF records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN3 6GF?

The median sale price around BN3 6GF in Goldsmid West is £381,299 (about £487 per square foot) based on 199 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 6GF?

There are 19 schools close to BN3 6GF, including Drive Preparatory School (Inadequate), South England International School (Good) and Cardinal Newman Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 6GF?

The closest station to BN3 6GF is Hove, about 485 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 6GF?

BN3 6GF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 6GF (Goldsmid West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.