Brighton BN22 area guide
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Is Brighton BN22 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN22), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,192 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 7 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 55% above average
- A Schools86% 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
£325,192
Population
46,809
Recorded crime
352.7
Schools
13
Broadband
88%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN22
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN22 is rated high. Around 36.0% of properties (6,042 of 16,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 146 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 BN22, 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 (110 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN22 (May 24–Jun 26, average 266/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 20,219
Owned 59% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 26%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN22.
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Brighton BN22: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN22 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN22), recorded crime is 55% above the national average, homes sell for around £325,192 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (6 of 7 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 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN22?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN22 runs at 352.7 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN22 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN22 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN22 runs at 352.7 per 1,000 properties, 55% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN22?
Homes in Brighton BN22 sell for around £325,192 on average, based on 603 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN22 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN22 is rated high. Around 36.0% of properties (6,042 of 16,774) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 146 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN22?
There are 13 schools in Brighton BN22 (9 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN22 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN22, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN22 a deprived area?
Brighton BN22 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).