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BN3 7RP

Goldsmid

Brighton and Hove

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Detailed insights for BN3 7RP

Overview

Postcode BN3 7RP is located in an urban city, within the Goldsmid area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Aldrington area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldrington is £65,211 per year. The median sale price in Goldsmid is £385,000 (around £489 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £281,000 and £611,875. The nearest station is Hove, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hove Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Aldrington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,575 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Aldrington has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Aldrington is £65,211 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from BN3 7RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldrington near BN3 7RP 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 7RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Hove

N/A

Walking directions to Hove
0.3 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 7RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHove ParkLargeWalking directions to Hove Park
0.4 miStoneham ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneham Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
3,196 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.28(+405%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.04(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+55%)
Other theft
8.17(+46%)
Public order
6.53(+8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
68.5%
Other White
56
13.37%
Chinese
12
2.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.39%
Indian
8
1.91%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
202
57.88%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.6%
No qualifications
28
8.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.87%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
29.44%
Owns outright
31
17.22%
Shared ownership
15
8.33%
Other social rented
6
3.33%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Goldsmid

Median price: £385,000
Price per sq ft: £489
Sales (last 12 months): 227
Typical range (middle 50%): £281K – £612K

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £489 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
Detached9£1,037,500£609
Semi-Detached12£820,000£525
Terraced35£800,000£569
Flats171£316,000£453

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£787,500
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£493£560£564
2026£604£433£536£574
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 7RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 7RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026144, Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 7AGTerracedFreehold£415,000
30 Jan 2026130, Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 7AAFlatsLeasehold£295,000
31 Jul 202631, Poynter Road, Hove, BN3 7AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£840,000
23 Jan 202627, Poynter Road, Hove, BN3 7AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£755,000
27 Aug 202613, Frith Road, Hove, BN3 7AJTerracedFreehold£808,080

Schools

In the BN3 7RP postcode area, located within Aldrington, there are 8 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 7RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryHove Park School and Sixth Form CentreCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBilingual Primary School - Brighton & HoveFree schools
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 7RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 7RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlNewtown Road, Hove, BN3 7PNWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miP J Convenience StoreSackville Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 3HDWalking directions to P J Convenience Store
0.1 miThe Plaza StoreOld Shoreham Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7APWalking directions to The Plaza Store
0.2 miVega Express139 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 3HDWalking directions to Vega Express
0.2 miAldiOld Shoreham Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 7AEWalking directions to Aldi

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 7RP, 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)AldringtonE02003506
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 016AE01016979
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2024-10-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 7RP

Is BN3 7RP (Aldrington) safe?

The area around BN3 7RP records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7RP?

The median sale price around BN3 7RP in Goldsmid is £385,000 (about £489 per square foot) based on 227 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 7RP?

There are 14 schools close to BN3 7RP, including Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (Good), Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove (Requires improvement) and St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 7RP?

The closest station to BN3 7RP is Hove, about 484 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 7RP?

BN3 7RP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,575 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 7RP (Aldrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 7RP is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.