The BN1 8 Brighton (Patcham) Postcode Sector
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The BN1 8 postcode sector stands on the East Sussex and West Sussex border.
According to the 2021 Census, the BN1 8 postcode sector is home to 14,691 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 256 already in use, that leaves 144 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the BN1 8 postal code are BRIGHTON and Patcham.
The BN1 8 Postcode shares a border with BN1 5 (BRIGHTON, Withdean), BN3 6 (HOVE), BN41 2 (Portslade), BN45 7 (Pyecombe, Poynings, Saddlescombe), BN1 6 (BRIGHTON, Preston), BN1 7 (BRIGHTON), BN1 9 (Falmer, BRIGHTON, Stanmer), BN3 8 (HOVE), BN5 9 (HENFIELD, Small Dole, Woodmancote) and BN6 8 (HASSOCKS, Ditchling, Streat).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BRIGHTON.
- BN1 8 is in the BN1 district, within the BN Brighton area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Brighton Delivery Office.
- Area: 6.02 sq mi (15.58 km² / 3,850.13 acres).
- Crossed by the A23 major road.
- Crossed by the A27 major road.
Street list for BN1 8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| CROWHURST ROAD | 772 |
| OLD LONDON ROAD | 222 |
| COLDEAN LANE | 166 |
| COURT CLOSE | 96 |
| OLD BOAT WALK | 78 |
| WARMDENE ROAD | 64 |
| BRAMBLE WAY | 57 |
| CARDEN CLOSE | 51 |
| DITCHLING ROAD | 48 |
| THE DENEWAY | 47 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 916 |
| Shoplifting | 337 |
| Public order | 325 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 267 |
| Other theft | 241 |
| Drugs | 233 |
| Vehicle crime | 133 |
| Other crime | 68 |
| Burglary | 64 |
| Possession of weapons | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Robbery | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Community school
County Oak Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8LU
Head: Mrs Laura Sibley
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-09-30
Pupils: 377
Downs View Life Skills College
Special post 16 institution
7 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8XR
Head: Ms Vanessa Hickey
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2023-05-11
Pupils: 0
Patcham High School
Community school
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB
Head: Mr John McKee
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-04-19
Pupils: 1118
Patcham Infant School
Community school
Highview Avenue South, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8WW
Head: Mrs Helen Hawkins
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2022-11-24
Pupils: 306
Patcham Junior School
Community school
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
Head: Mr Alister Sutherland
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-05-02
Pupils: 352
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £627,615 | 26 | £680,554 | 43 | £770,690 | 25 | £713,088 | 40 |
| Semi-detached | £486,367 | 109 | £478,520 | 103 | £508,179 | 84 | £535,326 | 117 |
| Terraced | £442,656 | 16 | £447,519 | 26 | £421,294 | 17 | £480,112 | 26 |
| Flats | £248,147 | 17 | £248,083 | 18 | £257,750 | 32 | £254,779 | 36 |
Important postcodes and buildings
BN1 8DD is the postcode for EXCLUDING PHARMACY, County Oak Medical Centre, Carden Hill
BN1 8LU is the postcode for Carden Primary School, County Oak Avenue
BN1 8PB is the postcode for WARMDENE BLOCK, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road, and MAIN BLOCK, Patcham High School, Ladies Mile Road
BN1 8TA is the postcode for Patcham Junior School, Ladies Mile Road, and Patcham Cp School, 60 Ladies Mile Road
BN1 8WW is the postcode for Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South
BN1 8XR is the postcode for Downs View Life Skills College, 7 Old London Road
Administrative coverage
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