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Brighton BN1 6 area guide

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Is Brighton BN1 6 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN1 6), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £544,156 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 31% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£544,156
from 301 sales
Population
30,220
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
184.2
per 1,000 · -31% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
4 primary · 2 secondary · 4/4 good+
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Brighton BN1 6

Brighton BN1 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,527 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in BN1 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (56 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BN1 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 43/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 13,207

Owned 61% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN1 6.

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Brighton BN1 6: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN1 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN1 6?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN1 6 runs at 184.2 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN1 6 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN1 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN1 6 runs at 184.2 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN1 6?

Homes in Brighton BN1 6 sell for around £544,156 on average, based on 301 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN1 6 at risk of flooding?

Brighton BN1 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~8,527 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN1 6?

There are 7 schools in Brighton BN1 6 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Brighton BN1 6 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN1 6, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Brighton BN1 6 a deprived area?

Brighton BN1 6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).