Postcode local report
BN3 6NE local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN3 6NE: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN3 6NE
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN3 6NE sits in Westdene & Hove Park, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (57/100). 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 57/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 4,572 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 6 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 23 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 276 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 248 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 5AE
hmo for up to 11 residents.
17 Dec 2028 - 250 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 64 The Upper Drive Hove BN3 6NE
hmo for up to 4 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 66 The Upper Drive Hove BN3 6NE
hmo for up to 7 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 41 Highcroft Villas Brighton BN1 5PS
hmo for up to 9 residents.
30 Nov 2026 - 257 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 14 The Drove Brighton BN1 5AF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Feb 2028 - 461 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Kingsley Road Brighton BN1 5NH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 May 2026 - 514 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 18 Robertson Road Brighton BN1 5NL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
17 Sep 2028 - 521 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40A Inwood Crescent Brighton BN1 5AQ
hmo for up to 5 residents.
23 Aug 2027 - 357 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN3 6NE
Common questions about BN3 6NE
Is BN3 6NE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 57/100 (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 6NE?
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 6NE?
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 6NE?
LocaleIQ matched BN3 6NE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.