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BN1 7GN local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 7GN: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 7GN
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 7GN sits in Hollingdean & Fiveways, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). 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 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- 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; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 27 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1427 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 23 Hollingbury Road Brighton BN1 7JB
hmo for up to 7 residents.
6 Oct 2030 - 221 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 7 Upper Hollingdean Road Brighton BN1 7GA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
16 May 2030 - 210 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 204 Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6JE
hmo for up to 7 residents.
30 Mar 2030 - 300 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 31 Hollingbury Road Brighton BN1 7JB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Oct 2029 - 221 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 145 Horton Road Brighton BN1 7EG
hmo for up to 7 residents.
31 May 2029 - 132 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 85 Hollingdean Terrace Brighton BN1 7HB
hmo for up to 8 residents.
14 Apr 2029 - 152 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 26 Hollingdean Terrace Brighton BN1 7HA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Mar 2029 - 139 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 30 Hollingbury Road Brighton BN1 7JA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Jan 2029 - 188 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 7GN
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 7GNDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 7GNSchools reportMore detail for BN1 7GNProperty reportMore detail for BN1 7GNPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 7GN
Common questions about BN1 7GN
Is BN1 7GN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (High Change Pressure). 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 7GN?
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 7GN?
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 7GN?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 7GN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.