Postcode report
BN41 1AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BN41 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN41 1AA is a postcode in Wish, Brighton and Hove, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN41 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN41 1AA are safety and housing, 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 BN41 1AA is based on Brighton and Hove 021 Census 2021. It covers 8,648 residents, 5,379 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 26% privately rented, 9% 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 6/10.
For property prices near BN41 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN41 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £373k from 45 rolling sales, down 2.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN41 1AA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN41 1AA 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 BN41 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 205 planning applications, 38 HMO licences, 17 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 BN41 1AA
Is BN41 1AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% 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 BN41 1AA?
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 BN41 1AA?
11 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 BN41 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN41 1AA?
LocaleIQ matched BN41 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN41 1AA?
The latest median sold price is £373k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN41 1AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 205 planning records, 38 HMO licences, 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.