Postcode local report
BN1 6EW local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 6EW: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 6EW
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 6EW sits in Hollingdean & Fiveways, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (58/100). 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 58/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 11,583 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 24 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 423 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 88 Preston Drove Brighton BN1 6LB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Apr 2030 - 104 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 102A Preston Drove Brighton BN1 6EW
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Oct 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 28 Gordon Road Brighton BN1 6PD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 May 2029 - 126 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 101 Preston Drove Brighton BN1 6EW
hmo for up to 7 residents.
3 Oct 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 79 Bates Road Brighton BN1 6PF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 Sep 2028 - 187 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 60 Osborne Road Brighton BN1 6LQ
hmo for up to 7 residents.
3 Oct 2027 - 180 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 124 Osborne Road Brighton BN1 6LU
hmo for up to 7 residents.
3 Oct 2027 - 342 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Highway repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL. Highway authority: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 - 93 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for BN1 6EW
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Common questions about BN1 6EW
Is BN1 6EW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 58/100 (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 6EW?
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 6EW?
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 6EW?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 6EW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.