Brighton BN23 5 area guide
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Is Brighton BN23 5 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN23 5), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,068 on average, there is 1 school 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 6/10, 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
£319,068
Population
8,778
Recorded crime
296.0
Schools
1
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN23 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN23 5 is rated high. Around 95.2% of properties (3,172 of 3,331) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 360 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 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 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 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 37/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 4,238
Owned 65% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 28%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN23 5.
Browse postcodes
- BN23 5AA
- BN23 5AB
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Brighton BN23 5: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN23 5 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN23 5), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,068 on average, there is 1 school 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN23 5?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN23 5 runs at 296.0 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN23 5 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN23 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN23 5 runs at 296.0 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN23 5?
Homes in Brighton BN23 5 sell for around £319,068 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN23 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN23 5 is rated high. Around 95.2% of properties (3,172 of 3,331) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 360 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN23 5?
There is 1 school in Brighton BN23 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Brighton BN23 5 a deprived area?
Brighton BN23 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).