brighton BN3 Postcodes

Brighton (BN3)

The BN3 postcode area is located in the Brighton postcode town region, within the county of Sussex, and contains a total of 2534 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the BN3 postcode area, including Arundel, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hassocks, Henfield, Hove, Lancing, Lewes, Littlehampton, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Seaford, Shoreham-By-Sea, Steyning, Worthing which come under the local authority of the Brighton and Hove Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in BN3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BN3 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

BN3 is a postcode located in the city of Brighton and Hove, part of the British postcode system. It covers the eastern part of Hove, an affluent district in the south of the city and bordered by Portslade to the west and abutting the South Downs National Park. The area is particularly known for its beachside properties, attracting a wide range of people including families, young couples and retirees.

At BN3, the housing options are diverse and varied, ranging from large detached properties to smaller terrazces and converted apartments all within close proximity of the seafront. Amenities and attractions in the area are plentiful and include several good schools, from nurseries to secondary education as well as unique independent shops, trendy bars and popular restaurants. The area is well known for its many parks, gardens and green spaces, a leisure centre, shopping centre and a newly opened cinema and entertainment venue. It also offers strong transport links to the rest of Brighton & Hove, and those travelling further afield can easily commute to London by train, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Architecturally speaking, these distinct characteristics have allowed it to retain an identity of its own, where buildings of historical merit sit side-by-side with new developments. One nationally renowned landmark in particular, located on Marine Parade, is the King Alfred, a listed Art Deco built complex and residential apartments and leisure.

All in all, BN3 is an excellent choice for those seeking a seaside lifestyle with all the residential and commercial amenities you'd expect of a postcode fit for modern-day living, whilst maintaining charm and character of a pleasant place to call home.

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