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BN3 7JZ

Rowan Avenue

Hangleton & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BN3 7JZ

Overview

Postcode BN3 7JZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 172 ft away from BN3 7JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hangleton South near BN3 7JZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 7JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade
0.7 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 7JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBenfield ValleyLargeWalking directions to Benfield Valley
0.4 miGreenleasMediumWalking directions to Greenleas
0.5 miSt Helen's ParkMediumWalking directions to St Helen's Park

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
9,089.1 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
358
78.34%
Bangladeshi
23
5.03%
Other White
19
4.16%
Other
14
3.06%
Other Asian
8
1.75%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
38.75%
No qualifications
65
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.82%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
43.01%
Owns outright
47
25.27%
Other social rented
39
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.53%
Social rents from council
3
1.61%
Total households: 186

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 7JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 7JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2026142, Rowan Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JHTerracedFreehold£395,000
14 Aug 2025211, Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
03 Oct 2025170, Elm Drive, Hove, BN3 7JETerracedFreehold£477,000
25 Jul 2025154, Elm Drive, Hove, BN3 7JESemi-DetachedFreehold£615,000
20 Feb 202627, Old School Place, Hove, BN3 7FYTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the BN3 7JZ postcode area, located within Hangleton South, there are 11 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 7JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryGoldstone Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryHangleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryBlatchington Mill SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 7JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food5 Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miTesco ExpressWest Way, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8LDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSparHangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miOscar's on the greenNorthease Close, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8LHWalking directions to Oscar's on the green
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 7JZ, 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 Introduced2004-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 7JZ

Is BN3 7JZ (Hangleton South) safe?

The area around BN3 7JZ 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 7JZ?

The median sale price around BN3 7JZ 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 7JZ?

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

What is the nearest station to BN3 7JZ?

The closest station to BN3 7JZ is Portslade, about 1,113 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 7JZ?

BN3 7JZ 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 7JZ (Hangleton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 7JZ 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).