Brighton BN21 area guide
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Is Brighton BN21 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN21), recorded crime is 192% above the national average, homes sell for around £305,025 on average, there are 5 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 192% 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
£305,025
Population
38,429
Recorded crime
665.2
Schools
5
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN21
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN21 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (96 of 17,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 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 BN21, 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 (112 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN21 (May 24–Apr 26, average 523/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 43%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 18,262
Owned 55% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 36%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN21.
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Brighton BN21: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN21 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN21), recorded crime is 192% above the national average, homes sell for around £305,025 on average, there are 5 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN21?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN21 runs at 665.2 per 1,000 properties, 192% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN21 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN21 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN21 runs at 665.2 per 1,000 properties, 192% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN21?
Homes in Brighton BN21 sell for around £305,025 on average, based on 617 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN21 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN21 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (96 of 17,134) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 26 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN21?
There are 5 schools in Brighton BN21 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Brighton BN21 a deprived area?
Brighton BN21 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).