Postcode local report
BN3 5QQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN3 5QQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN3 5QQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN3 5QQ sits in Westbourne & Poets' Corner, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (53/100). 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 53/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 8,075 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 8 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 11 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 120 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 118 Portland Road Hove BN3 5DN
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Jun 2030 - 264 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 2 Raphael Road Hove BN3 5QQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Dec 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 73A Portland Road Hove BN3 5DP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Mar 2029 - 291 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Upper Floor Flat 87 Portland Road Hove BN3 5DP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
22 Mar 2028 - 291 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 44 Rutland Gardens Hove BN3 5PB
hmo for up to 7 residents.
25 Feb 2028 - 154 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 57 Ruskin Road Hove BN3 5HA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Jan 2028 - 364 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Flat 1 West Court 230 Portland Road Hove BN3 5QT
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Nov 2026 - 257 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 37 Marmion Road Hove BN3 5FS
hmo for up to 7 residents.
10 Aug 2026 - 267 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN3 5QQ
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 5QQDemographics reportMore detail for BN3 5QQSchools reportMore detail for BN3 5QQProperty reportMore detail for BN3 5QQPlanning reportMore detail for BN3 5QQ
Common questions about BN3 5QQ
Is BN3 5QQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 53/100 (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 5QQ?
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 5QQ?
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 5QQ?
LocaleIQ matched BN3 5QQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.