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Brighton BN17 7 area guide

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Is Brighton BN17 7 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN17 7), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £406,802 on average, there are 2 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 11% above 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
£406,802
from 159 sales
Population
19,664
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
296.7
per 1,000 · +11% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
2
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
75%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
14.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Brighton BN17 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN17 7 is rated high. Around 14.5% of properties (834 of 5,745) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 375 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 7, 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 BN17 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 99/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,151

Owned 58% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN17 7.

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Brighton BN17 7: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN17 7 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN17 7?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN17 7 runs at 296.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN17 7 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN17 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN17 7 runs at 296.7 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN17 7?

Homes in Brighton BN17 7 sell for around £406,802 on average, based on 159 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN17 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN17 7 is rated high. Around 14.5% of properties (834 of 5,745) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 375 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN17 7?

There are 2 schools in Brighton BN17 7 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Brighton BN17 7 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN17 7, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Brighton BN17 7 a deprived area?

Brighton BN17 7 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).