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Brighton BN16 4 area guide

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Is Brighton BN16 4 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN16 4), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £446,811 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 43% below average
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
£446,811
from 214 sales
Population
9,199
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
153.3
per 1,000 · -43% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
82%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Brighton BN16 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN16 4 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (123 of 4,090) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 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 average (mean) sold price in BN16 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 BN16 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 47
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 3,772

Owned 79% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN16 4.

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Brighton BN16 4: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN16 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN16 4?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN16 4 runs at 153.3 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN16 4 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN16 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN16 4 runs at 153.3 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN16 4?

Homes in Brighton BN16 4 sell for around £446,811 on average, based on 214 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN16 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN16 4 is rated high. Around 3.0% of properties (123 of 4,090) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 104 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN16 4?

There are 3 schools in Brighton BN16 4 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Brighton BN16 4 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN16 4, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Brighton BN16 4 a deprived area?

Brighton BN16 4 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).