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BN3 8JA

Sunninghill Avenue

Hangleton & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BN3 8JA

Overview

Postcode BN3 8JA is located in an urban city, within the Hangleton & Knoll ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Hangleton North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hangleton North is £54,439 per year. The nearest station is Aldrington, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hangleton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hangleton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hangleton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hangleton North is £54,439 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from BN3 8JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hangleton North near BN3 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aldrington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 8JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 8JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHangleton ParkSmallWalking directions to Hangleton Park
0.3 miPatient gardenSmallWalking directions to Patient garden

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
8,069 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.44(+31%)
Shoplifting
21.31(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.39(+25%)
Public order
8.29(+37%)
Other theft
6.51(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
83%
Other White
13
3.68%
Arab
10
2.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.98%
Other
7
1.98%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
41.16%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.8%
No qualifications
39
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
41.35%
Owns outright
43
32.33%
Social rents from council
24
18.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.52%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Hangleton & Knoll

Median price£495,000
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£401K – £595K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £487 per square foot) in Hangleton & Knoll area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 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-Detached67£550,000£511
Detached16£537,500£497
Terraced14£422,000£465
Flats17£265,000£382

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£475,000£233,000£390,500£346,725
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£567,500£272,500£517,500£419,000
2026£503,750£237,000£575,000£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£459£313£399£391
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£517£394£496£465
2026£492£335£469£462
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 8JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 8JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202576, Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£622,500
24 Mar 20252A, Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
07 Mar 20254, Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JASemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
10 Jul 202565, Clarke Avenue, Hove, BN3 8GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
18 Jun 202527, Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000

Schools

In the BN3 8JA postcode area, located within Hangleton North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN3 8JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBlatchington Mill SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHangleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Blatchington Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN3 8JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 8JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparHangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressWest Way, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8LDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miYour Store11 Burwash Road, Hove, BN3 8GPWalking directions to Your Store
0.3 miCo-op Food5 Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOne Stop188/190 Nevill Road, Hove, BN3 7QQWalking directions to One Stop

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 8JA, 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 NorthE02003496
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 006CE01016884
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 8JA

Is BN3 8JA (Hangleton North) safe?

The area around BN3 8JA records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN3 8JA?

The median sale price around BN3 8JA in Hangleton North is £495,000 (about £487 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN3 8JA?

There are 11 schools close to BN3 8JA, including Blatchington Mill School (Good), Hangleton Primary School (Good) and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN3 8JA?

The closest station to BN3 8JA is Aldrington, about 1,282 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 8JA?

BN3 8JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN3 8JA (Hangleton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN3 8JA 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).

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.