Bernard Place Brighton
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN2), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400593.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 London Road (Brighton), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Crescent Health Centre, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 144 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Maisonette, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (38% of about 1,670 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)
- 43-45 Bonchurch Road Brighton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Land between 38-50 Carlyle Street Brighton: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Brighton General Hospital Elm Grove Brighton: up to 200 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 60-62 & 65 Gladstone Place Brighton: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- EM1 Melbourne Street/Enterprise Point: up to 195 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Elim Court 10 Wellington Road Brighton: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 187 Lewes Road Brighton: up to 9 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 37 Lewes Road, Brighton (Pavilion Car Sales): up to 8 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 6 October 2026 to 10 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 6 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 6 October 2026 to 12 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 2 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 52 m and 59 m above sea level (57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN2 3PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN2 3PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 72 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bernard Road Brighton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 35.4 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Crescent Health Centre | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,220 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saunders Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pankhurst Avenue Allotments 1,150 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodvale Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 370 m north-east. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 370 m north-east |
| Church of St Joseph and Attached Steps and Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church of St Martin and St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Numbers 33-48 and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Numbers 17-24 and 26-32 Park Crescent | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Queen's Park, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Whitehawk Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Whitehawk Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Kemp Town Beach | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| The Rookery | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | 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: Good |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| City Academy Whitehawk | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Royal Spa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tarnerland Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Shopper BN2 3EL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2026 |
| SS Food And Wine BN2 3EL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Lotus House BN2 3EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hartington Pub BN2 3PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Pepper Pot Nursery St Wilfrids Church Hall (Lower) BN2 3PF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Elm Grove County Primary BN2 3ES | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Pepper Pot Nursery Partnership BN2 3ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Elm Grove Out Of School Club BN2 3ES | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Elm Grove Primary School PTA BN2 3ES | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Hanover Convenience BN2 3DB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2020 |
| Flour Pot Bakery BN2 3DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| St Martins C Of E Primary BN2 3LJ | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Fox On The Downs BN2 3EA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Pankhurst Pantry BN2 9AD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Happy Plaice BN2 9XJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Grove (54); On or near Cromwell Street (15); On or near Hartington Road (12); On or near Bernard Road (10); On or near Hartington Place (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bernard Road · Totland Road · Sandown Road · Brading Road · Ryde Road · Whippingham Road · Hartington Road · Hartington Terrace · Carisbrooke Road · Cromwell Street · Bonchurch Road · Baxter Street
All the streets in BN2 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.