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BN41 2YL

Thornhill Rise

North Portslade

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Overview

Postcode BN41 2YL is located in an urban city, within the North Portslade area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Mile Oak area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mile Oak is £57,048 per year. The median sale price in North Portslade is £358,000 (around £453 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £400,550. The nearest station is Fishersgate, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Mile Oak has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,467 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Mile Oak has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from BN41 2YL.

Flood risk

No risk

Mile Oak near BN41 2YL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
1,866.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.11(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-37%)
Public order
4.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-56%)
Other theft
2.11(-62%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
89.67%
African
7
2.58%
Other White
6
2.21%
Indian
5
1.85%
Other Asian
3
1.11%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
24.3%
No qualifications
47
21.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.82%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
43.75%
Owns outright
44
39.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Social rents from council
4
3.57%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

Property prices in North Portslade

Median price: £358,000
Price per sq ft: £453
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £401K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £358,000 (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
Detached18£407,300£491
Semi-Detached54£360,000£450
Terraced31£340,000£470
Flats4£300,000£484

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£351,500£254,000£297,000£271,250
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£390,000£287,500£351,000£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£357£284£337£401
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£453£438
2026£451£415£450£465
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN41 2YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN41 2YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202698, Thornhill Rise, Brighton, BN41 2YLSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
11 Jul 2025152, Thornhill Rise, Brighton, BN41 2YLSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
12 Sept 2025115, Thornhill Rise, Brighton, BN41 2YJDetachedFreehold£404,600
11 Sept 20268, Winfield Close, Brighton, BN41 2YWTerracedLeasehold£345,000
24 Feb 20266, New England Rise, Brighton, BN41 2YDSemi-DetachedFreehold£282,000

Schools

In the BN41 2YL postcode area, located within Mile Oak, there are 3 primary and 1 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 BN41 2YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryPortslade Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimaryMile Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryPeter Gladwin Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN41 2YL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN41 2YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miBudgensValley Road, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2TQWalking directions to Budgens

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 BN41 2YL, 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 005BE01016917
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BN41 2YL

Is BN41 2YL (Mile Oak) safe?

The area around BN41 2YL records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near BN41 2YL?

The median sale price around BN41 2YL in North Portslade is £358,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN41 2YL?

There are 4 schools close to BN41 2YL, including Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (Good), Mile Oak Primary School (Good) and Peter Gladwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around BN41 2YL?

BN41 2YL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,467 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Hove and Portslade covering BN41 2YL 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).