Postcode local report
BN3 3WQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN3 3WQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN3 3WQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN3 3WQ sits in Central Hove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (45/100). 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 45/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 11,947 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 9 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 152 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 87-89 Cowper Street Hove BN3 5BN
hmo for up to 7 residents.
3 Nov 2030 - 360 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 22 Clarendon Road Hove BN3 3WS
hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Oct 2030 - 174 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 26 Portland Road Hove BN3 5DJ
hmo for up to 7 residents.
25 Mar 2030 - 310 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40B Sackville Road Hove BN3 3FD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Nov 2029 - 307 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 120 Sackville Road Hove BN3 7AA
hmo for up to 7 residents.
17 Jul 2029 - 335 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 116 Clarendon Road Hove BN3 3WQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Mar 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 46 Prinsep Road Hove BN3 7AB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Mar 2029 - 361 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 69 Wordsworth Street Hove BN3 5BH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Feb 2029 - 356 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN3 3WQ
BN3 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextBrighton and Hove districtDistrict-level report indexBN3 1JE5 recent local signalsBN3 2TN4 recent local signalsBN3 1AJ3 recent local signalsBN3 1ND3 recent local signalsBN3 2TP3 recent local signalsCrime reportMore detail for BN3 3WQDemographics reportMore detail for BN3 3WQSchools reportMore detail for BN3 3WQProperty reportMore detail for BN3 3WQPlanning reportMore detail for BN3 3WQ
Common questions about BN3 3WQ
Is BN3 3WQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 45/100 (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 BN3 3WQ?
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 BN3 3WQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN3 3WQ?
LocaleIQ matched BN3 3WQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.