Brighton BN20 area guide
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Is Brighton BN20 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN20), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £431,758 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 2 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 28% 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
£431,758
Population
41,171
Recorded crime
163.5
Schools
9
Broadband
65%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN20 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 11,161) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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 BN20, 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 (75 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN20 (May 24–Jun 26, average 141/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 36%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 18,601
Owned 72% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN20.
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Brighton BN20: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN20 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN20), recorded crime is 28% below the national average, homes sell for around £431,758 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (1 of 2 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 BN20?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN20 runs at 163.5 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN20 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN20 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN20 runs at 163.5 per 1,000 properties, 28% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN20?
Homes in Brighton BN20 sell for around £431,758 on average, based on 355 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN20 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 11,161) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN20?
There are 9 schools in Brighton BN20 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN20 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN20, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN20 a deprived area?
Brighton BN20 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).