Brighton BN14 area guide
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Is Brighton BN14 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN14), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £451,178 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 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).
- C Safetycrime 1% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£451,178
Population
44,946
Recorded crime
226.7
Schools
12
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN14
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN14 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (7 of 15,353) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 BN14, 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 BN14 (May 24–Apr 26, average 131/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 19,165
Owned 72% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN14.
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Brighton BN14: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN14 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN14), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £451,178 on average, there are 12 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 BN14?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN14 runs at 226.7 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN14 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN14 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN14 runs at 226.7 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN14?
Homes in Brighton BN14 sell for around £451,178 on average, based on 500 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN14 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN14 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (7 of 15,353) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN14?
There are 12 schools in Brighton BN14 (8 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN14 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN14, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN14 a deprived area?
Brighton BN14 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).