Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BN1 postcode area, covering Brighton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£285,392
Median price
£235,000
5-year trend
+109.9%
Total sales
54,962
The BN1 area has 1,328 individual postcodes with 54,962 registered sales. Prices are +28.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Brighton. The five-year price movement is +109.9%.
A popular coastal city with a vibrant cultural scene, direct trains to London Victoria in under an hour and premium property prices driven by London commuter demand.
🚆 Main station
Brighton
⏱️ London commute
~55 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Brighton College
With an average of £285,392, BN1 is a mid-range area, +28.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 54,962 recorded sales across 1,328 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BN1 is +109.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BN1 3AN
£183,532 avg · 310 sales
BN1 5PS
£205,568 avg · 262 sales
BN1 3FT
£189,519 avg · 249 sales
BN1 6AA
£125,173 avg · 227 sales
BN1 3AD
£144,604 avg · 211 sales
BN1 6HL
£259,752 avg · 196 sales
BN1 5DD
£175,056 avg · 193 sales
BN1 2LQ
£181,654 avg · 189 sales
BN1 3RB
£171,744 avg · 181 sales
This BN1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BN1 postcode area is £285,392, based on 54,962 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Brighton.
Properties in BN1 average £285,392, which is +28.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£235,000) is 17.7% below the average (£285,392), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BN1 have moved +109.9% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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