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BN3 7JF

Rowan Avenue

Hangleton & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BN3 7JF

Overview

Postcode BN3 7JF is located in an urban city, within the Hangleton & Knoll area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hangleton South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hangleton South is £59,024 per year. The median sale price in Hangleton & Knoll is £480,000 (around £494 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,000 and £587,500. The nearest station is Portslade, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Benfield Valley.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hangleton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,384 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hangleton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.9%

Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hangleton South is £59,024 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN3 7JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hangleton South near BN3 7JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Portslade located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 7JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade
0.6 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 7JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBenfield ValleyLargeWalking directions to Benfield Valley
0.5 miGreenleasMediumWalking directions to Greenleas
0.2 miPatient gardenSmallWalking directions to Patient garden

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
4,844.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.33(+191%)
Public order
11.05(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.5(+1%)
Other theft
6.5(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
76.35%
Other
16
5.41%
Other Asian
14
4.73%
Other White
7
2.36%
Arab
7
2.36%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
42.11%
No qualifications
35
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.35%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
41.23%
Owns outright
25
21.93%
Social rents from council
22
19.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.16%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Hangleton & Knoll

Median price: £480,000
Price per sq ft: £494
Sales (last 12 months): 127
Typical range (middle 50%): £400K – £588K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 (about £494 per square foot) in Hangleton & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hangleton & Knoll over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached66£545,000£510
Detached26£515,000£521
Terraced20£422,000£465
Flats15£237,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hangleton & Knoll

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hangleton & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491,250£227,500£384,250£341,250
2017£463,750£228,750£390,000£335,000
2018£500,000£223,000£418,000£376,000
2019£466,250£224,000£424,250£395,000
2020£476,344£237,000£423,000£368,500
2021£537,500£260,000£475,000£385,000
2022£550,000£260,000£500,000£475,000
2023£625,000£258,750£500,000£455,000
2024£529,300£250,000£487,500£435,000
2025£527,500£268,750£515,000£393,000
2026£513,750£237,000£512,000£425,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hangleton & Knoll.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hangleton & Knoll.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£446£312£385£399
2017£440£327£402£371
2018£443£318£405£455
2019£443£341£404£403
2020£473£345£416£382
2021£555£363£457£441
2022£573£386£528£497
2023£580£376£480£512
2024£542£378£512£498
2025£526£394£496£465
2026£521£335£510£471
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hangleton & Knoll.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hangleton & Knoll in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 7JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 7JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Oct 202515, Rowan Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JFTerracedFreehold£419,000
02 Apr 202654, Rowan Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JGTerracedFreehold£575,000
14 Oct 202597, Elm Drive, Hove, BN3 7JASemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
23 May 2025Flat 1, 49, Elm Drive, Hove, BN3 7JAFlatsLeasehold£300,000
25 Jul 202577, Stapley Road, Hove, BN3 7FFTerracedFreehold£393,000

Schools

In the BN3 7JF postcode area, located within Hangleton South, there are 10 primary and 3 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 7JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryGoldstone Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHangleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryHove Junior SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 7JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 7JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food5 Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSparHangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressWest Way, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8LDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodTorrance Close, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7EBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSainsbury's361-367 Old Shoreham Road, Benfield Valley, Hove, BN3 7GDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 7JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amanda Grimshaw

Hangleton & Knoll - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Faiza Baghoth

Hangleton & Knoll - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

John Patrick Hewitt

Hangleton & Knoll - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative 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
WardHangleton & KnollE05015402
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hangleton SouthE02003503
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 013AE01016879
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 7JF

Is BN3 7JF (Hangleton South) safe?

The area around BN3 7JF records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN3 7JF?

The median sale price around BN3 7JF in Hangleton & Knoll is £480,000 (about £494 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 7JF?

There are 14 schools close to BN3 7JF, including Goldstone Primary School (Good), Hangleton Primary School (Good) and Hove Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 7JF?

The closest station to BN3 7JF is Portslade, about 925 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 7JF?

BN3 7JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 7JF (Hangleton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 7JF is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amanda Grimshaw (Labour and Co-operative Party), Faiza Baghoth (Labour and Co-operative Party) and John Patrick Hewitt (Labour and Co-operative Party).