Postcode local report
BN1 3PJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 3PJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 3PJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 3PJ sits in West Hill & North Laine, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (40/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 40/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 18,594 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 8 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 28 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1070 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 32 Vernon Terrace Brighton BN1 3JH
hmo for up to 8 residents.
15 Jun 2030 - 346 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Clifton Road Brighton BN1 3HP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 May 2030 - 361 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 23 Old Shoreham Road Brighton BN1 5DQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Apr 2030 - 331 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 27 Chatham Place Brighton BN1 3TN
hmo for up to 9 residents.
10 Jun 2029 - 231 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 9 Old Shoreham Road Brighton BN1 5DQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 May 2029 - 331 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 17 Old Shoreham Road Brighton BN1 5DQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 May 2029 - 331 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 7 York Grove Brighton BN1 3TT
hmo for up to 6 residents.
18 Feb 2029 - 251 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 48 Surrey Street Brighton BN1 3PB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
11 Jan 2029 - 318 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 3PJ
BN1 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextBrighton and Hove districtDistrict-level report indexBN1 4ND17 recent local signalsBN1 4QD13 recent local signalsBN1 4QH13 recent local signalsBN1 7JB13 recent local signalsBN1 7HA10 recent local signalsCrime reportMore detail for BN1 3PJDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 3PJSchools reportMore detail for BN1 3PJProperty reportMore detail for BN1 3PJPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 3PJ
Common questions about BN1 3PJ
Is BN1 3PJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 40/100 (Changing). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN1 3PJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN1 3PJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN1 3PJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 3PJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.