Barrow Close Brighton
9 addresses across 1 postcode (BN1), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400847.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £334,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £2,581 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb, about 110 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Moulsecoomb Wild Park, is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Avenue Surgery, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £334,000 | £334,000 | £334,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2021 | 6 BN1 7FL | Terraced | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Mar 2021 | 12 BN1 7FL | Terraced | £334,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 16 BN1 7FL | Terraced | £340,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 6 BN1 7FL | Terraced | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Brighton and Hove in 2026-27: Band D £2,581 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,720 | £2,007 | £2,294 | £2,581 | £3,154 | £3,727 | £4,301 | £5,161 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (62% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 14 - 44 Thompson Road Brighton BN1 7BH: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Moulsecoomb Hub North Hodshrove Lane Brighton BN2 4SE: up to 212 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 65 m and 72 m above sea level (68 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 7FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 110 m |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brighton University Moulsecoomb | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Apcoa Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.9 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Avenue Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coombe Road (Dental Surgery) | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morris Neighbourhood Stores Ltd, Higher Bevendean Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moulsecoomb Wild Park 62 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 420 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moulsecoomb Place Allotments 3,490 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Bear Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Hogtrough Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Hog Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Brighton and Hove: see them on the Brighton and Hove page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smash And Dash BN2 4GP | Mobile caterer | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hertford Primary School BN1 7EY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Student Union Cafe BN2 4GJ | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Elm House Book And Bean BN2 4NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Very Local Food Hubs BN2 4GA | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Bates Kitchen Project BN2 4GA | Distributors/Transporters | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| East Brighton Trust BN2 4GA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Moulsecoomb Social Club BN2 4GA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Hertford Junior School Breakfast Club BN1 7FP | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Student Union Shop - Cockcroft BN2 4GJ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Mezz Restaurant/Book\& Bean BN2 4GJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Nourish Contract Catering At Moulsecoomb Primary School BN2 4PA | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Kamsons Pharmacy BN2 4GB | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Harris MBM Technology Canteen BN1 9HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Paxton Cafe BN1 9HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lynchet Close (22); On or near Barrow Close (19); On or near Tillstone Close (17); On or near Uplands Road (11); On or near Isfield Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 19% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN1 7FL: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Barrow Hill · Queensdown Road · Uplands Road · Wolverstone Drive · Culpepper Close · Lynchet Close · Lambourne Road · Queensdown School Road · Crespin Way · Isfield Road · Lynchet Down · Lambourne Close
All the streets in BN1 and across Brighton and Hove.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.