BN1 6LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BN1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6LQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BN which means Brighton.
- Postal District. In our case BN1.
- Postal Sector. In our case BN1 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
The regional mail center for the post area BN is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BN1 6LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BRIGHTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BN1 6LQ postcode have the street address of Osborne Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BN1 6LQ postcode is home to a bustling 103 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BRIGHTON within the old postal county of Sussex.
BN1 6LQ is within the City of Brighton.
The BN1 6LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BN1 6LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in BN1 6LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BN1 6LQ
The telephone area code for BN1 6LQ is 01273 Brighton.
Map Coordinates for BN1 6LQ
| Latitude | 50.8451908926 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.140693885061 |
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Weather Forecast for BN1 6LQ
Tue 16th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 64.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 30.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 33.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Wed 17th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BN1 6LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For BN1 6LQ
| Average Mbps | 135.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
BN1 6LQ has an average download speed of 135 Megabits per second (Mbps).
492 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
86% of postcodes (1,015,301) have slower broadband speeds.
14% of postcodes (168,848) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BN1 6LQ
| Average Mbps | 16.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
BN1 6LQ has an average upload speed of 16.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,108 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
75% of postcodes (890,988) have slower upload speeds.
24% of postcodes (283,545) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BN1 6LQ Postcode
Primary Schools
Balfour Primary School
Address: Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NE
Headteacher: Mr Alan Gunn
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-12-07)
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01273507722
Downs Junior School
Address: Rugby Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ED
Headteacher: Mr Giovanni Franceschi
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-08)
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01273558422
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6UT
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Smith
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-10)
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01273553813
Secondary Schools
Dorothy Stringer School
Address: Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ
Headteacher: Mr Matt Hillier
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-11)
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01273852222
Varndean School
Address: Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NP
Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Baker
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-06)
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01273561281
Patcham High School
Address: Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB
Headteacher: Mr John McKee
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-04-19)
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01273503908
Higher Schools
Varndean College
Address: Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ
Headteacher: Ms Donna-Marie Janson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-11-01)
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01273508011
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Address: 205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG
Headteacher: Mr William Baldwin
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-12-09)
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01273552200
Plumpton College
Address: Ditchling Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Kerswell
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-02-23)
Distance: 6.48 miles
Contact: 01273890454
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BN1 6LQ
SURRENDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 38 SURRENDEN ROAD, BRIGHTON, BN1 6PP
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
FIVEWAYS DENCARE
Address: 288 DITCHLING ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6JF
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (PRESTON PARK)
Address: 6TH FLOOR PARK HOUSE, 177 PRESTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6AG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
WHITEHOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 CLERMONT ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6SG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
ELMS LEA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 ELMS LEA AVENUE, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6UG
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
MATLOCK ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10A MATLOCK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 5BF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BN1 6LQ
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 94 PRESTON DROVE, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6LB
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 552808
HARPER'S PHARMACY
Address: 12 HOLLINGBURY PLACE, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 7GE
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 505817
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 88 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6DD
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01274 552815
KAMSONS PHARMACY
Address: 175 PRESTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6AG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 566398
MATLOCK PHARMACY
Address: 12 MATLOCK ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 5BF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 552060
WESTONS PHARMACY
Address: 6-7 COOMBE TERRACE, LEWES ROAD, BRIGHTON, BN2 4AD
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 605354
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BN1 6LQ
THOMAS H COLLISON LTD (BRIGHTON)
Address: 57B LONDON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 4JE
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
OM OPTICAL LTD
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 4JB
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
BRIGHTON LONDON ROAD SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 142-143 LONDON ROAD, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JH
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [BRIGHTON]
Address: QUEENSBURY HOUSE, 103- 109 QUEENS ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 3XF
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
SPECS OF BRIGHTON OPTICIANS - KENSINGTON GARDENS
Address: 22 KENSINGTON GARDENS, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 4AL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE (BHT DAY CENTRE)
Address: FIRST BASE DAY CENTRE, ST STEPHENS HALL, MONTPELIER PLACE, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 3BF
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BN1 6LQ
THE HAVEN PRACTICE
Address: 100 BEACONSFIELD VILLAS, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6HE
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 555999
SCHOOL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL HOUSE, HERTFORD ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 7GF
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 551031
PRESTON PARK SURGERY
Address: 2A FLORENCE ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6DP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 559601
BEACONSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 175 PRESTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6AG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 555401
STANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 175 PRESTON ROAD, BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN1 6AG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01273 557411
MATLOCK ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 MATLOCK ROAD, BRIGHTON, BN1 5BF
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near BN1 6LQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BN1 6LQ
- Preston Park
Preston Park station, Clermont Road, Preston Park, Brighton, BN1 6SGDistance: 0.84 milesDriving Time: 2.46 minutes - London Road (Brighton)
London Road (Brighton) station, Shaftesbury Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4QSDistance: 0.93 milesDriving Time: 2.84 minutes - Brighton
Brighton station, Queens Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3XPDistance: 1.49 milesDriving Time: 4.65 minutes - Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb station, Queendown School Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4GPDistance: 1.96 milesDriving Time: 4.73 minutes - Hove
Hove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RUDistance: 2.25 milesDriving Time: 6.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BN1 6LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near BN1 6LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BN1 6LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Brighton, Pavilion Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Caroline Lucas |
| Political Party | Green Party |
What Council is the BN1 6LQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is The City of Brighton and Hove Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for The City of Brighton and Hove at the following link The City of Brighton and Hove.How much is the Council Tax?
The City of Brighton and Hove Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much The City of Brighton and Hove charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BN1 6LQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Brighton and Hove council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries, leisure and artsHouse Sales in BN1 6LQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £402,000 | £420,000 | £411,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £399,950 | £330,000 | £364,975 | 2 |
| 2014 | £456,000 | £467,000 | £410,750 | 4 |
| 2015 | £500,000 | £540,000 | £520,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £494,000 | £494,000 | £494,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £532,000 | £490,000 | £507,875 | 4 |
| 2019 | £545,000 | £560,000 | £552,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £655,000 | £625,000 | £630,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | £660,000 | £660,000 | £660,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £725,000 | £725,000 | £725,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BN1 6LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Lewes Road, BRIGHTON, BN2 3QA | 1.40 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Lewes Road, BRIGHTON, BN2 3QA | 1.40 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, New England Street, BRIGHTON, BN1 4GQ | 1.55 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, London Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JA | 1.69 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Aldi |
| Iceland, London Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JA | 1.69 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BN1 6LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Goldstone Retail Park, Hove, BN3 7PN | 1.47 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Goldstone Retail Park |
| 63-65 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1RH | 1.51 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to 63-65 North Street |
| 43-45 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA | 1.71 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to 43-45 Kings Road |
| Jobs Lane, Hickstead, RH17 5NZ | 8.70 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to Jobs Lane |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, London Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JH | 1.08 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to McDonald's, London Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JH |
| McDonald's, Western Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 2BB | 1.48 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to McDonald's, Western Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 2BB |
| McDonald's, Churchill Square, BRIGHTON, BN1 2TE | 1.57 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to McDonald's, Churchill Square, BRIGHTON, BN1 2TE |
| McDonald's, Crowhurst Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 8AS | 1.73 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to McDonald's, Crowhurst Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 8AS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, London Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 4JE | 0.85 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to KFC Brighton - London Road |
| KFC, Western Road, BRIGHTON, BN1 2HA | 1.50 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to KFC Brighton - Western Road |
| KFC, Blatchington Road, HOVE, BN3 3YG | 1.73 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to KFC Hove - Blatchington Road |
| KFC, Market Place, The Martlets, BURGESS HILL, RH15 9NP | 7.59 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to KFC Burgess Hill - Market Place Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Drove Road, NEWHAVEN, BN9 0AD | 9.27 miles | Directions from BN1 6LQ to KFC Newhaven - Drove Road |