Postcode local report
BN1 5NL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 5NL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 5NL
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 5NL sits in Preston Park, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (62/100). 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 62/100 (Watch).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 4,572 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.
- 21 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 157 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 202 Preston Road Brighton BN1 6RA
hmo for up to 12 residents.
1 Aug 2030 - 347 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 31 Robertson Road Brighton BN1 5NL
hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 Aug 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 261 Preston Road Brighton BN1 6SE
hmo for up to 9 residents.
1 May 2029 - 319 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 248 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 5AE
hmo for up to 11 residents.
17 Dec 2028 - 312 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 18 Robertson Road Brighton BN1 5NL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Sep 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 14 The Drove Brighton BN1 5AF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Feb 2028 - 212 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 201A Preston Road Brighton BN1 6SA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Mar 2027 - 223 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Kingsley Road Brighton BN1 5NH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 May 2026 - 87 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 5NL
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 5NLDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 5NLSchools reportMore detail for BN1 5NLProperty reportMore detail for BN1 5NLPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 5NL
Common questions about BN1 5NL
Is BN1 5NL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 62/100 (Watch). 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 5NL?
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 5NL?
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 5NL?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 5NL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.