Area Guide – Brighton (BN)

Living in Brighton (BN)

Crime levels in Brighton (BN) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Brighton (BN)

Is Brighton (BN) a good place to live?

Brighton (BN) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Brighton (BN)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Brighton (BN)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Around England average (96 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 10 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Carlton Hill Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Middle Street Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
Tarnerland Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.3 mi
St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.4 mi
City College Brighton and Hove	16 plus	Not rated	0.4 mi
Royal Spa Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	0.4 mi
Queen's Park Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Bevendean Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Bevendean County Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Luke's Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Luke's Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Elm Grove Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	1.0 mi
Fairlight Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Fairlight Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Fairlight Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Stanford Junior School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Davigdor Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Brunswick Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.1 mi
St Martin's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Downs Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Downs Junior School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
St Mark's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Stanford Infant School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
City Academy Whitehawk	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Whitehawk Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Whitehawk Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 5 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Brighton Rail Station	0.5 mi
London Road (Brighton) Rail Station	1.0 mi
Hove Rail Station	1.7 mi
Preston Park Rail Station	1.8 mi
Moulsecoomb Rail Station	1.9 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 60 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
REGENCY SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
PAVILION SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
ARDINGLY COURT SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SHIP STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
HIV COMMUNITY SERVICE SCFT	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ARCH HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
HOMELESS HEALTH INCLUSION TEAM	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BRIGHTON STATION WALK-IN	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
BRIGHTON STATION HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
MONTPELIER SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
EADIE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SEVEN DIALS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
PARK CRESCENT HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
WELLBN HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
CGL BRIGHTON & HOVE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SUSSEX REHABILITATION CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
PRESTON PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CHARTER MEDICAL CENTRE - ADMIN BUILDING	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST. AUGUSTINE'S ARTS & EVENTS CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST. AUGUSTINE'S ARTS & EVENTS CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BRIGHTON RACECOURSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BRIGHTON RACECOURSE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY NURSES (IPCT) B&H WEST	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SCT COASTAL WEST SUSSEX	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SCT BRIGHTON & HOVE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SCT CRAWLEY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SCT HORSHAM AND MID SUSSEX	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SUSSEX MSK PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BSUH DERMATOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
HWLH CCG	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
URGENT COMMUNITY RESPONSE SCFT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY NURSES (IPCT) B&H CENTRAL	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY NURSES (IPCT) B&H EAST	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
IV SCFT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BRIGHTON & HOVE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
DIABETES SCFT	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
TISSUE VIABILITY SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
FALLS AND FRACTURE SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
LYMPHOEDEMA SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
HOSPITAL AT HOME AND VIRTUAL WARD	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ONE CALL	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
IMPROVED ACCESS SERVICE HUB	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
STANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BEACONSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
COMMUNITY MAS BICS	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ARDINGLY COURT BRANCH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
BROADWAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
WELLSBOURNE HEALTHCARE CIC	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
PARISH	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
THE HAVEN PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRIGHTON AND HOVE FEDERATION	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
SUSSEX BEACON	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SCHOOL HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MATLOCK ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
EADIE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE AVENUE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ROYAL SUSSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.9 mi