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Brighton BN27 3 area guide

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Is Brighton BN27 3 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN27 3), recorded crime is 81% below the national average, homes sell for around £393,032 on average, there are 4 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 81% 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
£393,032
from 213 sales
Population
20,491
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
50.0
per 1,000 · -81% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 0 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
70%
gigabit-ready · 97% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Brighton BN27 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN27 3 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (25 of 6,698) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 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 BN27 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (41 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 BN27 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 52
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 22%
Households: 8,851

Owned 79% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN27 3.

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Brighton BN27 3: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN27 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN27 3?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN27 3 runs at 50.0 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN27 3 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN27 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN27 3 runs at 50.0 per 1,000 properties, 81% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN27 3?

Homes in Brighton BN27 3 sell for around £393,032 on average, based on 213 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN27 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN27 3 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (25 of 6,698) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 10 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN27 3?

There are 4 schools in Brighton BN27 3 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Brighton BN27 3 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN27 3, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Brighton BN27 3 a deprived area?

Brighton BN27 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).