Brighton BN15 area guide
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Is Brighton BN15 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN15), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £352,813 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 24% below average
- A Schools100% 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
£352,813
Population
30,635
Recorded crime
172.0
Schools
9
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN15
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN15 is rated high. Around 18.8% of properties (2,757 of 14,695) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 170 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 BN15, 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 (101 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN15 (May 24–Jun 26, average 139/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 13,351
Owned 73% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN15.
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Brighton BN15: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN15 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN15), recorded crime is 24% below the national average, homes sell for around £352,813 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 BN15?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN15 runs at 172.0 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN15 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN15 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN15 runs at 172.0 per 1,000 properties, 24% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN15?
Homes in Brighton BN15 sell for around £352,813 on average, based on 435 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN15 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN15 is rated high. Around 18.8% of properties (2,757 of 14,695) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 170 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN15?
There are 9 schools in Brighton BN15 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN15 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN15, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN15 a deprived area?
Brighton BN15 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).