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BN1 6DU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BN1 6DU: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN1 6DU is a postcode in Preston Park, 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 6DU, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN1 6DU are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity 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 6DU is based on Brighton and Hove 027 Census 2021. It covers 10,736 residents, 7,776 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 30% owner-occupied, 53% privately rented, 14% 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 2/10.
For property prices near BN1 6DU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £626k from 161 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN1 6DU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 6 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 6DU 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 6DU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,021 HMO licences, 59 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 6DU
Is BN1 6DU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 14% 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 6DU?
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 6DU?
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 6DU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN1 6DU?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 6DU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN1 6DU?
The latest median sold price is £626k based on 161 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN1 6DU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,021 HMO licences, 59 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.