Brighton BN17 area guide
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Is Brighton BN17 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN17), recorded crime is 37% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,718 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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
£366,718
Population
37,561
Recorded crime
312.9
Schools
7
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN17
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN17 is rated high. Around 18.6% of properties (3,185 of 17,154) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 637 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 BN17, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (110 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 BN17 (May 24–Apr 26, average 263/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 15,950
Owned 64% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN17.
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Brighton BN17: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN17 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN17), recorded crime is 37% above the national average, homes sell for around £366,718 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN17?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN17 runs at 312.9 per 1,000 properties, 37% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN17 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN17 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN17 runs at 312.9 per 1,000 properties, 37% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN17?
Homes in Brighton BN17 sell for around £366,718 on average, based on 512 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN17 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN17 is rated high. Around 18.6% of properties (3,185 of 17,154) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 637 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN17?
There are 7 schools in Brighton BN17 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Brighton BN17 a deprived area?
Brighton BN17 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).