Postcode local report
BN1 5DJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 5DJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 5DJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 5DJ sits in Preston Park, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (41/100). 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 41/100 (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.
- 30 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 821 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 6 Argyle Road Brighton BN1 4QA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
31 Dec 2030 - 343 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 20 Argyle Road Brighton BN1 4QA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
18 Jul 2030 - 343 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 15 Caburn Road Hove BN3 6EF
hmo for up to 12 residents.
11 May 2030 - 306 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 203 Dyke Road Hove BN3 1TL
hmo for up to 12 residents.
9 May 2030 - 243 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 - 123 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 19 Old Shoreham Road Brighton BN1 5DQ
hmo for up to 5 residents.
9 Oct 2029 - 123 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 9 Dyke Road Drive Brighton BN1 6AJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Sep 2029 - 264 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Argyle Road Brighton BN1 4QA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Aug 2029 - 343 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 5DJ
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 5DJDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 5DJSchools reportMore detail for BN1 5DJProperty reportMore detail for BN1 5DJPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 5DJ
Common questions about BN1 5DJ
Is BN1 5DJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 41/100 (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 5DJ?
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 5DJ?
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 5DJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 5DJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.