Brighton BN23 area guide
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Is Brighton BN23 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN23), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,869 on average, there are 8 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).
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
£518,869
Population
37,368
Recorded crime
353.2
Schools
8
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN23
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN23 is rated high. Around 55.2% of properties (7,821 of 14,179) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 381 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 BN23, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (127 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 BN23 (May 24–Apr 26, average 253/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 16,269
Owned 64% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN23.
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Brighton BN23: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN23 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN23), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £518,869 on average, there are 8 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 BN23?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN23 runs at 353.2 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN23 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN23 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN23 runs at 353.2 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN23?
Homes in Brighton BN23 sell for around £518,869 on average, based on 467 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN23 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN23 is rated high. Around 55.2% of properties (7,821 of 14,179) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 381 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN23?
There are 8 schools in Brighton BN23 (5 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Brighton BN23 a deprived area?
Brighton BN23 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).