Postcode local report
BN1 8HJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 8HJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 8HJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 8HJ sits in Patcham & Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (67/100). 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 67/100 (Watch).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 3,960 people per sq km.
- 11 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 4 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 35 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 66 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HJ
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 68 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HJ
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 41 Highfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8JD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 280 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SOUTHERN WATER. Highway authority: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 392 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 15 Warmdene Close Brighton BN1 8LB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 410 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by SOUTHERN WATER. Highway authority: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 397 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility asset works on Footway, Carriageway, Verge, Footpath
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Give and take.
4 May 2026 - 6 May 2026 - 571 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 198 Carden Avenue Brighton BN1 8LG
hmo for up to 5 residents.
15 May 2030 - 535 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 8HJ
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Common questions about BN1 8HJ
Is BN1 8HJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 67/100 (Watch). 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 8HJ?
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 8HJ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN1 8HJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 8HJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.