Brighton BN6 area guide
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Is Brighton BN6 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN6), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £666,841 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 35% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£666,841
Population
24,505
Recorded crime
147.9
Schools
8
Broadband
65%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN6 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (268 of 11,361) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 127 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 BN6, 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 (70 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 48
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 9,760
Owned 77% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN6.
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Brighton BN6: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN6 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN6), recorded crime is 35% below the national average, homes sell for around £666,841 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN6?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN6 runs at 147.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN6 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN6 runs at 147.9 per 1,000 properties, 35% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN6?
Homes in Brighton BN6 sell for around £666,841 on average, based on 352 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN6 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (268 of 11,361) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 127 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN6?
There are 8 schools in Brighton BN6 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN6 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN6, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN6 a deprived area?
Brighton BN6 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).