Boyce's Street Brighton
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400306.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 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 69% to 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pavilion Gardens, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ship Street Surgery, about 130 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3,498 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5). Built: before 1900 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (34% of about 1,280 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Old Town (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 2, BOYCES STREET, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingswest, Brighton, BN1 2RE: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Old Ship Hotel 31-38 Kings Road Brighton: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Portland Street Car Park: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Suites 1 And 2 (First Floor) 2 Bartholomews Brighton BN1 1HG: up to 9 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 37 - 38 Clarence Square And 38 - 39 Western Road Brighton BN1 2ED: up to 6 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 76 Church Street Brighton (Patrick Moorhead Antiques/warehousing) (Old PO Sorting Office): up to 10 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 62-63 Old Steine And 3 Palace Place Brighton BN1 1EF: up to 11 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- PO Delivery Office 62 North Road Brighton: up to 110 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 30 November 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS SOUTH EASTERN, Disconnection or alteration of supply, road closure, on the footway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 1AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN1 2RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 16 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 1AN | 69% | 69% | 69% | 31% |
| BN1 2RA | 89% | 89% | 89% | 11% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Hove 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 64 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Street Brighton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pool Valley Coach Station Brighton | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.4 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Churchill Square Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ship Street Surgery | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Health Spa | 280 m |
| Hospital | The Montefiore Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pavilion Gardens 2.4 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,560 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Tarner Park 4,910 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Chates Farm Allotments 1,700 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brighton Hippodrome, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m south-east. 611 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 29 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Hippodrome | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m south-east |
| Church of St Paul and Attached Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m west |
| The Synagogue and Attached Gate | Listed building, Grade II* | 100 m south |
| Old Ship Assembly Rooms | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m south-east |
| The Royal Pavilion, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m east |
| Queen's Park, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 340 m south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Kemp Town Beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Whitehawk Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Whitehawk Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 17 |
7 of the street's 17 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carlton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Tarnerland Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 930 m (0.6 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 |
| Royal Spa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queen's Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Brunswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Spice Restaurant (Market) BN1 1AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Fiddler's Elbow (wet Sales) BN1 1AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| The Occulist BN1 1AN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| The Crazy Goose BN1 1AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Mowgli Street Food BN1 1BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2023 |
| Regency Pool Club BN1 2RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Wafflemeister BN1 2RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Fogo De Chao Brighton BN1 2RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Enigma BN1 2RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Soul Lounge Brighton BN1 2RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| One Step BN1 2RA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Laserzone BN1 2RA | Other catering premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Molly Malones BN1 2RA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Pop In Shop BN1 2RA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Kebab House BN1 2RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1055 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 895 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 431 |
| Public order | 326 |
| Other theft | 242 |
| Drugs | 111 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 |
| Theft from the person | 100 |
| Burglary | 69 |
| Other crime | 50 |
| Robbery | 45 |
| Possession of weapons | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Bicycle theft | 21 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (659); On or near North Street (605); On or near Queen Square (273); On or near Shopping Area (269); On or near Boyce'S Street (196).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 77% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 25% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 5% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 40% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Middle Street · Dukes Lane · Ship Street Gardens · Duke Street · Regency Road · Russell Road · Dukes Court · West Street · Cranbourne Sreet · Meeting House Lane · Russell Place · Black Lion Lane
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.