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Property report — BN2 3ES
Open-data due diligence for BN2 3ES and the area around it.
BN2 3ES in brief: 71 recorded sales (£15,000–£670,000) · no modelled flood risk · 6 schools nearby · nearest GP rated good.
What scope is each figure? Sold sales, broadband and flood risk are for BN2 3ES itself. Where open data isn't published that finely (population, crime, schools), we show the BN2 3 sector — each figure below is tagged with its scope.
Avg sold price
£378,047
Population
16,520
Crimes recorded
134
Schools
3
Flood risk
None modelled
Gigabit broadband
90%
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in BN2 3, 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 (41 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Sold prices on this postcode
| Date | Price | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | £299,500 | UPPER FLAT, 181 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2024-09-02 | £315,000 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2024-08-01 | £670,000 | GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2024-06-21 | £265,000 | 129 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2024-06-07 | £252,500 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2023-08-14 | £230,000 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2023-07-05 | £250,000 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 173 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2022-11-08 | £198,000 | 129 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2022-06-29 | £207,000 | FLAT 1, 147 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2021-10-07 | £475,000 | 175 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2021-06-04 | £425,000 | 141 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2021-06-04 | £180,000 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 173 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2020-02-07 | £268,000 | GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 177 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2019-12-19 | £214,000 | FLAT 2, 151 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2019-10-04 | £195,000 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 169 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2019-07-23 | £530,000 | GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2018-09-07 | £15,000 | 169 ELM GROVE | Other |
| 2018-09-07 | £280,000 | BASEMENT FLAT, 169 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2018-06-22 | £487,000 | 163 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2018-05-30 | £249,950 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2018-03-28 | £17,750 | 135 ELM GROVE | Other |
| 2018-03-28 | £107,250 | 135 ELM GROVE | Other |
| 2017-05-15 | £290,000 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2017-03-31 | £195,000 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 173 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2017-03-10 | £300,000 | 163 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2015-08-28 | £140,000 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 169 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2015-08-07 | £193,500 | 129 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2015-07-24 | £185,000 | 151A ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2014-02-27 | £304,000 | 161 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2013-12-13 | £357,000 | 141 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2013-12-02 | £189,950 | 133A ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2013-11-15 | £325,500 | 171 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2013-09-09 | £202,500 | 149 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2013-07-31 | £163,500 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2013-06-28 | £196,000 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2012-09-03 | £138,000 | FLAT 2, 151 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2012-07-02 | £189,950 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2012-05-25 | £210,000 | UPPER FLAT, 181 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2012-05-25 | £210,000 | 181A ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2011-05-13 | £120,000 | 153A ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2011-02-08 | £105,000 | 135A ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2010-08-05 | £170,000 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 131 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2009-07-13 | £237,500 | 131 ELM GROVE | Semi-detached |
| 2009-04-02 | £138,000 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2008-04-22 | £290,000 | 183 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2007-09-24 | £162,000 | 129 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2007-03-20 | £235,000 | 149 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2006-04-27 | £250,000 | 161 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2005-12-05 | £157,000 | FLAT 2, 147 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2005-11-11 | £120,000 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2005-10-07 | £120,000 | 149B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2005-10-04 | £95,000 | 129 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2005-09-06 | £232,500 | 175 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2005-08-26 | £162,500 | GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 177 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2004-08-23 | £50,000 | 169 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2003-04-25 | £133,500 | 133A ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2003-02-26 | £240,000 | 143 ELM GROVE | Terraced |
| 2002-12-09 | £148,500 | GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 177 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2001-11-12 | £79,950 | 181A ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2001-10-18 | £128,500 | 149 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 2000-04-03 | £160,000 | 151A ELM GROVE | Semi-detached |
| 1999-12-09 | £42,500 | 179B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1999-11-05 | £73,500 | FLAT 2, 147 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1999-08-20 | £44,500 | BASEMENT FLAT, 177 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1999-08-18 | £42,000 | 149B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1999-07-26 | £35,950 | 133B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1999-03-10 | £34,000 | 149B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1998-07-16 | £40,750 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT AT, 137 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1997-11-28 | £49,000 | UPPER FLAT, 181 ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1996-10-18 | £30,000 | 149B ELM GROVE | Flat |
| 1995-08-24 | £18,500 | 137B ELM GROVE | Flat |
71 recorded sales on BN2 3ES. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid (© Crown copyright). Shown for this postcode only.
Energy performance (EPC)
| Address | EPC | Potential | Floor area | Type | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137b Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | D | C | 36 m² | Ground-floor flat | 2026 |
| Flat 2, BRIGHTON | C | C | 47 m² | Top-floor flat | 2026 |
| 147 Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | C | C | 71 m² | Top-floor maisonette | 2026 |
| Lower Ground Floor Floor, East Sussex | C | C | 38 m² | Ground-floor flat | 2025 |
| First Floor Flat, BRIGHTON | C | B | 39 m² | Top-floor flat | 2024 |
| Basement Flat, BRIGHTON | D | C | 42 m² | Basement flat | 2024 |
| 169, Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | C | C | 47 m² | Mid-floor flat | 2024 |
| 129 Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | C | A | 38 m² | End-terrace house | 2024 |
| 133A Elm Grove, Brighton | C | C | 56 m² | Mid-floor maisonette | 2024 |
| 181 Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | C | C | 81 m² | Ground-floor maisonette | 2024 |
| 93 Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | D | B | 74 m² | Semi-detached bungalow | 2023 |
| 131a Elm Grove, BRIGHTON | C | C | 52 m² | Basement flat | 2022 |
12 certificates for BN2 3ES. "Potential" = the rating after recommended improvements. Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register.
Nearest schools
| School | Distance | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School | 0.0 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Fairlight Primary School | 0.3 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | 0.3 mi | Primary | Good (2024) |
| St Luke's Primary School | 0.3 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Coombe Road Primary School | 0.6 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Queen's Park Primary School | 0.6 mi | Primary | Requires improvement (2023) |
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Ofsted = latest overall effectiveness (newer inspections may be ungraded). Sources: Get Information about Schools (DfE) · Ofsted.
Care & GP surgeries
| Name | Type | Distance | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove City Council - Craven Vale Resource Centre (31 beds) | Care home | 0.5 mi | Good |
| Sycamore Court Nursing and Residential Care Home (40 beds) | Care home | 0.5 mi | Good |
| Sycamore Court (41 beds) | Care home | 0.5 mi | Good |
| St Peter's Medical Centre | GP surgery | 0.6 mi | Good |
| Arch Healthcare | GP surgery | 0.7 mi | Outstanding |
| Wellsbourne Health Centre | GP surgery | 0.7 mi | Good |
Nearest CQC-rated care homes and GP surgeries, straight-line distance from the postcode (England only). Source: Care Quality Commission.
What's nearby
Nearest hospitals: BRIGHTON GENERAL HOSPITAL (0.3 mi) · GSTT @ BRIGHTON GENERAL HOSPITAL (0.3 mi) · ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL (0.8 mi)
Nearest listed buildings: ST WILFRIDS FLATS (Grade II) (0.0 mi) · BRIGHTON AND PRESTON CEMETERY ENTRANCE GATES AND WALLS AND PIERS AND RAILINGS (Grade II) (0.2 mi) · BRIGHTON AND PRESTON CEMETERY ENTRANCE LODGE AND ATTACHED WALLS (Grade II) (0.2 mi)
Nearest pharmacies: KAMSONS PHARMACY (0.2 mi) · O'FLINN PHARMACY (0.3 mi) · KAMSONS PHARMACY (0.4 mi)
Nearest stations: London Road (Brighton) (0.7 mi) · Brighton (0.9 mi) · Moulsecoomb (1.1 mi)
Nearest supermarkets: Sainsbury's (0.4 mi) · Aldukan organic & international foods (0.4 mi) · Foodshed (0.6 mi)
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Source: NaPTAN (DfT).
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 7,053
Owned 37% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 44%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN2 3.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN2 3 (May 24–Jun 26, average 111/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Flood risk
No modelled flood risk is recorded for BN2 3ES in the Environment Agency dataset. This is reassuring but not a guarantee — Check the exact address on the official Environment Agency map →
Source: Environment Agency Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (the official dataset name). Indicative catchment data, not an official property flood search.
How granular is this?
| Measure | DistrictBN2 | SectorBN2 3 | PostcodeBN2 3ES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | £435,052 | £378,047 | £195,303 |
| Population | 104,570 | 16,520 | — |
| Deprivation decile (1 = most deprived) | 5/10 | 5/10 | — |
| Crimes recorded | 778 | 134 | — |
| Schools | 28 | 3 | — |
| Flood risk | High | Low | Low |
| Gigabit broadband | 89% | 90% | 94% |
| Superfast broadband | 98% | 100% | 100% |
— = no separate figure is published at that level. Most open data is published down to the sector (BN2 3); the postcode column is built from the layers that go finer (sold transactions, Ofcom broadband). Sources: HM Land Registry · Police.uk · Ofsted/GIAS · ONS & IoD2025 · Environment Agency · Ofcom · Care Quality Commission.
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Report generated 26 August 2026. Open data is refreshed periodically; HM Land Registry Price Paid typically lags by around two months, so the most recent sales may not appear yet.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026
Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
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