Brighton BN3 area guide
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Is Brighton BN3 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN3), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £547,348 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 42% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£547,348
Population
83,492
Recorded crime
323.9
Schools
20
Broadband
80%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN3 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (54 of 46,567) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 BN3, 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 (278 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 467/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 38%
- Households with children
- 24%
- Households
- 38,799
Owned 52% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 37%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN3.
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Brighton BN3: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN3 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN3), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £547,348 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN3?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN3 runs at 323.9 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN3 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN3 runs at 323.9 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN3?
Homes in Brighton BN3 sell for around £547,348 on average, based on 1,605 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN3 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (54 of 46,567) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN3?
There are 20 schools in Brighton BN3 (10 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN3 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN3, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN3 a deprived area?
Brighton BN3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).