Brighton BN13 area guide
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Is Brighton BN13 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN13), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £377,681 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 20% below average
- C Schools50% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£377,681
Population
44,226
Recorded crime
181.3
Schools
8
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN13 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (208 of 15,004) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BN13, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (120 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN13 (May 24–Jun 26, average 146/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 18,900
Owned 72% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN13.
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Brighton BN13: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN13 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN13), recorded crime is 20% below the national average, homes sell for around £377,681 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN13?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN13 runs at 181.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN13 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN13 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN13 runs at 181.3 per 1,000 properties, 20% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN13?
Homes in Brighton BN13 sell for around £377,681 on average, based on 466 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN13 is rated high. Around 1.4% of properties (208 of 15,004) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 58 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN13?
There are 8 schools in Brighton BN13 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN13 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN13, 3 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN13 a deprived area?
Brighton BN13 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).