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Overview

Postcode BN41 2AP is located in an urban city, within the North Portslade ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Mile Oak area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile Oak is £57,048 per year. The nearest station is Fishersgate, about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Mile Oak has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Mile Oak has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Mile Oak is £57,048 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from BN41 2AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Mile Oak near BN41 2AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fishersgate located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
55.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.07(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.25(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-35%)
Public order
3.47(-43%)
Other theft
1.39(-75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
217
90.42%
Other White
6
2.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.67%
Irish
4
1.67%
Other
4
1.67%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
27.86%
No qualifications
34
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
14.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.43%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
38.53%
Owns with a mortgage
41
37.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.17%
Shared ownership
6
5.5%
Social rents from council
5
4.59%
Total households: 109

Property prices in North Portslade

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£320K – £395K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £453 per square foot) in North Portslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Portslade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£410,000£524
Semi-Detached58£360,000£441
Terraced27£335,000£470
Flats6£272,500£478

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Portslade

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Portslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,250£254,000£296,500£272,500
2017£325,000£219,000£295,000£288,250
2018£321,000£200,000£295,000£290,000
2019£325,000£217,500£291,000£280,000
2020£325,000£253,000£320,000£297,500
2021£345,000£287,500£340,000£316,500
2022£390,000£201,250£385,000£350,000
2023£402,500£250,000£351,250£335,000
2024£341,750£257,750£340,000£321,400
2025£390,000£272,500£358,500£330,000
2026£435,000£287,500£350,750£341,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Portslade.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Portslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£412£284£339£400
2017£426£337£364£379
2018£380£409£350£378
2019£410£311£394£381
2020£390£394£387£403
2021£459£368£432£425
2022£486£368£454£492
2023£473£383£455£479
2024£493£331£415£427
2025£511£486£452£436
2026£537£415£441£470
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Portslade.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Portslade in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN41 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN41 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20256, Gorse Close, Brighton, BN41 2YXTerracedFreehold£335,000
21 Mar 20257, Gorse Close, Brighton, BN41 2YXTerracedFreehold£310,000
04 Jul 202514, Swallows Rise, Brighton, BN41 2ALSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,500
31 Jan 202544, Swallows Rise, Brighton, BN41 2ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£407,500
12 Sept 202571, Overdown Rise, Brighton, BN41 2YFDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the BN41 2AP postcode area, located within Mile Oak, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN41 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMile Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryPortslade Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

1.0 miPrimaryPeter Gladwin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 BN41 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lucy Helliwell

North Portslade - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Gerald Atkinson

North Portslade - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

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
WardNorth PortsladeE05015407
ParishBrighton and Hove, unparished areaE43000034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mile OakE02003495
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Brighton and Hove 005AE01016916
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2021-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN41 2AP

Is BN41 2AP (Mile Oak) safe?

The area around BN41 2AP records about 31 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN41 2AP?

The median sale price around BN41 2AP in Mile Oak is £355,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN41 2AP?

There are 4 schools close to BN41 2AP, including Mile Oak Primary School (Good), Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (Good) and Peter Gladwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN41 2AP?

BN41 2AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN41 2AP (Mile Oak) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN41 2AP is Peter Kyle (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lucy Helliwell (Labour Party) and Peter Gerald Atkinson (Independent).

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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.