Brighton BN12 area guide
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Is Brighton BN12 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN12), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £457,365 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 36% below average
- C Schools67% 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
£457,365
Population
35,384
Recorded crime
146.8
Schools
9
Broadband
85%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN12 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (644 of 11,763) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 367 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 BN12, 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 (87 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN12 (May 24–Jun 26, average 94/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 15,334
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN12.
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Brighton BN12: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN12 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN12), recorded crime is 36% below the national average, homes sell for around £457,365 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN12?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN12 runs at 146.8 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN12 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN12 runs at 146.8 per 1,000 properties, 36% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN12?
Homes in Brighton BN12 sell for around £457,365 on average, based on 456 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN12 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (644 of 11,763) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 367 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN12?
There are 9 schools in Brighton BN12 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN12 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN12, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN12 a deprived area?
Brighton BN12 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).