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Brighton BN8 5 area guide

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Is Brighton BN8 5 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN8 5), recorded crime is 50% below the national average, homes sell for around £575,157 on average, there are 3 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
£575,157
from 87 sales
Population
10,506
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
133.8
per 1,000 · -50% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
49%
gigabit-ready · 87% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Brighton BN8 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN8 5 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (132 of 3,990) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 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 BN8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 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 BN8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 21/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 27%
Households: 4,365

Owned 72% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN8 5.

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Brighton BN8 5: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN8 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN8 5?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN8 5 runs at 133.8 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN8 5 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN8 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN8 5 runs at 133.8 per 1,000 properties, 50% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN8 5?

Homes in Brighton BN8 5 sell for around £575,157 on average, based on 87 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN8 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN8 5 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (132 of 3,990) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 52 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN8 5?

There are 3 schools in Brighton BN8 5 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Brighton BN8 5 a deprived area?

Brighton BN8 5 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).