Brighton BN9 area guide
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Is Brighton BN9 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN9), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £303,043 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 99% above average
- 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
£303,043
Population
18,722
Recorded crime
453.2
Schools
5
Broadband
78%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN9 is rated high. Around 21.2% of properties (1,722 of 8,130) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,323 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 BN9, 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 (48 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 146/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 7,874
Owned 62% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN9.
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Brighton BN9: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN9 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN9), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £303,043 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 BN9?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN9 runs at 453.2 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN9 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN9 runs at 453.2 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN9?
Homes in Brighton BN9 sell for around £303,043 on average, based on 199 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN9 is rated high. Around 21.2% of properties (1,722 of 8,130) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,323 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN9?
There are 5 schools in Brighton BN9 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN9 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN9 a deprived area?
Brighton BN9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).