Brighton BN26 area guide
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Is Brighton BN26 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN26), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £375,968 on average, there are 2 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 7/10, 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
£375,968
Population
25,858
Recorded crime
127.9
Schools
2
Broadband
57%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN26
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN26 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (185 of 7,936) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 79 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 BN26, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 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 BN26 (May 24–Apr 26, average 64/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 51
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 11,179
Owned 78% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN26.
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Brighton BN26: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN26 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN26), recorded crime is 44% below the national average, homes sell for around £375,968 on average, there are 2 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN26?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN26 runs at 127.9 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN26 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN26 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN26 runs at 127.9 per 1,000 properties, 44% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN26?
Homes in Brighton BN26 sell for around £375,968 on average, based on 252 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN26 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN26 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (185 of 7,936) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 79 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN26?
There are 2 schools in Brighton BN26 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Brighton BN26 a deprived area?
Brighton BN26 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).