Postcode local report
BN1 7FA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 7FA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 7FA
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 7FA sits in Hollingdean & Fiveways, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (52/100). 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 52/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,382 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 15 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 954 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 41 The Crestway Brighton BN1 7BX
hmo for up to 7 residents.
31 Oct 2029 - 307 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 7 Fountains Close Brighton BN1 7BR
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Mar 2029 - 344 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 13 Wolverstone Drive Brighton BN1 7FB
hmo for up to 5 residents.
25 Nov 2028 - 75 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 10 Crespin Way Brighton BN1 7FG
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Oct 2028 - 209 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 27 Wolverstone Drive Brighton BN1 7FB
hmo for up to 5 residents.
2 Oct 2028 - 75 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 19 Uplands Road Brighton BN1 7FA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Mar 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 72 Stephens Road Brighton BN1 7ER
hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 Mar 2028 - 332 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 75 Uplands Road Brighton BN1 7FA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 7FA
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 7FADemographics reportMore detail for BN1 7FASchools reportMore detail for BN1 7FAProperty reportMore detail for BN1 7FAPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 7FA
Common questions about BN1 7FA
Is BN1 7FA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 52/100 (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 7FA?
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 7FA?
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 7FA?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 7FA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.