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BN3 8LD

West Way

Hangleton & Knoll

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Detailed insights for BN3 8LD

Overview

Postcode BN3 8LD 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 North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hangleton North is £54,439 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Benfield Valley.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Hangleton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,663 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hangleton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% 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 162 ft away from BN3 8LD.

Flood risk

No risk

Hangleton North near BN3 8LD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN3 8LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Portslade

N/A

Walking directions to Portslade
0.8 mi

Aldrington

N/A

Walking directions to Aldrington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN3 8LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBenfield ValleyLargeWalking directions to Benfield Valley
0.4 miGreenleasMediumWalking directions to Greenleas
0.4 miSt Helen's ParkMediumWalking directions to St Helen's Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
4,379.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.37(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.22(-58%)
Other theft
4.41(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.78(-41%)
Public order
3.78(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
77.53%
Other White
32
11.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.37%
Other
8
3%
Arab
4
1.5%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
34.98%
No qualifications
39
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.56%
Apprenticeship
16
7.17%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
30.89%
Social rents from council
31
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.63%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

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 8LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN3 8LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025211, Hangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
06 Oct 202533, Kingston Close, Hove, BN3 8LEFlatsLeasehold£192,000
17 Feb 202626, Applesham Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£606,000
26 Jun 202510, Applesham Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£544,000
29 May 2026122, Dale View, Hove, BN3 8LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£472,500

Schools

In the BN3 8LD postcode area, located within Hangleton North, there are 9 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 8LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHangleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryGoldstone Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryWest Blatchington Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN3 8LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN3 8LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.1 miSparHangleton Road, Hove, BN3 7LRWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miOscar's on the greenNorthease Close, Brighton and Hove, BN3 8LHWalking directions to Oscar's on the green
0.5 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 8LD, 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 006EE01016886
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN3 8LD

Is BN3 8LD (Hangleton North) safe?

The area around BN3 8LD records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near BN3 8LD?

The median sale price around BN3 8LD 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 8LD?

There are 12 schools close to BN3 8LD, including Hangleton Primary School (Good), Goldstone Primary School (Good) and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN3 8LD?

The closest station to BN3 8LD is Portslade, about 1,254 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN3 8LD?

BN3 8LD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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