Brighton BN16 area guide
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Is Brighton BN16 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN16), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £471,682 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 31% below average
- B Schools75% 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
£471,682
Population
34,710
Recorded crime
156.7
Schools
8
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN16
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN16 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (447 of 16,216) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 308 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 BN16, 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 (147 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN16 (May 24–Jun 26, average 173/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 55
- One-person households
- 32%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 15,944
Owned 79% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN16.
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Brighton BN16: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN16 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN16), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £471,682 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (3 of 4 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN16?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN16 runs at 156.7 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN16 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN16 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN16 runs at 156.7 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN16?
Homes in Brighton BN16 sell for around £471,682 on average, based on 680 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN16 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN16 is rated high. Around 2.8% of properties (447 of 16,216) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 308 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN16?
There are 8 schools in Brighton BN16 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN16 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN16, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN16 a deprived area?
Brighton BN16 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).