Brighton BN11 area guide
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Is Brighton BN11 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN11), recorded crime is 83% above the national average, homes sell for around £334,095 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 83% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£334,095
Population
36,290
Recorded crime
417.9
Schools
10
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN11
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN11 is rated high. Around 10.2% of properties (2,226 of 21,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,534 are at significant risk.
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 sold price in BN11, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (153 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN11 (May 24–Jun 26, average 441/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 17,661
Owned 55% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 35%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN11.
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Brighton BN11: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN11 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN11), recorded crime is 83% above the national average, homes sell for around £334,095 on average, there are 10 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN11?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN11 runs at 417.9 per 1,000 properties, 83% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN11 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN11 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN11 runs at 417.9 per 1,000 properties, 83% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN11?
Homes in Brighton BN11 sell for around £334,095 on average, based on 713 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN11 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN11 is rated high. Around 10.2% of properties (2,226 of 21,748) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,534 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN11?
There are 10 schools in Brighton BN11 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN11 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN11, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN11 a deprived area?
Brighton BN11 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).