Postcode local report
BN1 4AB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 4AB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 4AB
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 4AB sits in West Hill & North Laine, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). 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 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,776 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.
- 29 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1235 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 31 Marlborough Place Brighton BN1 1UA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
30 Oct 2030 - 50 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 8 St Georges Place Brighton BN1 4GB
hmo for up to 8 residents.
19 Feb 2030 - 195 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 34 Cheltenham Place Brighton BN1 4AB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
31 Aug 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 9 Richmond Place Brighton BN2 9NA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 Feb 2029 - 280 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 9QA
hmo for up to 8 residents.
16 Nov 2028 - 159 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 2 38A Grand Parade Brighton BN2 9QA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
29 Aug 2028 - 159 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 42 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 9QA
hmo for up to 10 residents.
9 Apr 2028 - 159 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 50 Cheltenham Place Brighton BN1 4AB
hmo for up to 5 residents.
23 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 4AB
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 4ABDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 4ABSchools reportMore detail for BN1 4ABProperty reportMore detail for BN1 4ABPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 4AB
Common questions about BN1 4AB
Is BN1 4AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (High Change Pressure). 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 4AB?
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 4AB?
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 4AB?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 4AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.