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BN1 4NE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Brighton and Hove
About BN1 4NE: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN1 4NE is a postcode in West Hill & North Laine, Brighton and Hove, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN1 4NE, then scores the surrounding small area 57/100 - top 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN1 4NE are local prosperity and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN1 4NE is based on Brighton and Hove 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,966 residents, 15,474 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 49% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near BN1 4NE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £626k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN1 4NE can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN1 4NE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN1 4NE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,105 HMO licences, 61 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN1 4NE
Is BN1 4NE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 57/100 (top 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN1 4NE?
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 4NE?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN1 4NE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN1 4NE?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 4NE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN1 4NE?
The latest median sold price is £626k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN1 4NE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,105 HMO licences, 61 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.