Postcode report
Is BN3 5LY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About BN3 5LY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN3 5LY is a postcode in Westbourne & Poets' Corner, Brighton and Hove, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN3 5LY, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN3 5LY are safety and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN3 5LY is based on Brighton and Hove 023 Census 2021. It covers 6,490 residents, 8,075 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near BN3 5LY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £438k from 111 rolling sales, up 2.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN3 5LY can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 6 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 6 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN3 5LY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN3 5LY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 91 HMO licences, 18 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN3 5LY
Is BN3 5LY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN3 5LY?
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 5LY?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN3 5LY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 6 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for BN3 5LY?
LocaleIQ matched BN3 5LY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN3 5LY?
The latest median sold price is £438k based on 111 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN3 5LY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 91 HMO licences, 18 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.