Postcode local report
BN1 6AF local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 6AF: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 6AF
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 6AF sits in Preston Park, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (45/100). 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 45/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 7,430 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 25 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 824 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 9 Dyke Road Drive Brighton BN1 6AJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Sep 2029 - 135 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 3 6 Stanford Road Brighton BN1 5DJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
30 Jul 2029 - 349 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 34C Stanford Road Brighton BN1 5DJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Mar 2029 - 349 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 16 Springfield Road Brighton BN1 6DA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Feb 2029 - 349 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 Stanford Road Brighton BN1 5DJ
hmo for up to 9 residents.
6 Nov 2028 - 349 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Flat At 82 Preston Road Brighton BN1 6AE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
20 Aug 2028 - 318 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 11 Dyke Road Drive Brighton BN1 6AJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Jul 2028 - 135 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Parkmore Terrace Brighton BN1 6AL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2027 - 245 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 6AF
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 6AFDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 6AFSchools reportMore detail for BN1 6AFProperty reportMore detail for BN1 6AFPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 6AF
Common questions about BN1 6AF
Is BN1 6AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 45/100 (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 6AF?
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 6AF?
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 6AF?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 6AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.