Brighton BN41 area guide
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Is Brighton BN41 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN41), recorded crime is 169% above the national average, homes sell for around £364,808 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 169% above 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
£364,808
Population
28,559
Recorded crime
612.5
Schools
8
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN41
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN41 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (168 of 10,839) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 141 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 BN41, 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 (71 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN41 (May 24–Jun 26, average 184/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 11,650
Owned 64% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN41.
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Brighton BN41: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN41 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN41), recorded crime is 169% above the national average, homes sell for around £364,808 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (4 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Brighton BN41?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN41 runs at 612.5 per 1,000 properties, 169% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN41 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN41 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN41 runs at 612.5 per 1,000 properties, 169% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN41?
Homes in Brighton BN41 sell for around £364,808 on average, based on 305 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN41 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN41 is rated high. Around 1.5% of properties (168 of 10,839) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 141 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN41?
There are 8 schools in Brighton BN41 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN41 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN41, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN41 a deprived area?
Brighton BN41 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).