Florence Place Brighton
6 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4401134.
- 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 75% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is London Road (Brighton), about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Blakers Park, is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Preston Park Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 170 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (38% 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: 3.
- 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
- JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, grade II
- JEWISH CEMETERY GATES AND WALLS, grade II
- LAMP POST OUTSIDE JEWISH CEMETERY, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ditchling Court 136 Ditchling Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- 95-97 Hollingdean Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Richmond House, D'Aubigney Road, Brighton, BN2 3RL: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- 25 Ditchling Rise/rear of 57-63 Beaconsfield Road Brighton: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 14 - 44 Thompson Road Brighton BN1 7BH: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Rear of 37 Lewes Road, Brighton (Pavilion Car Sales): up to 8 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 187 Lewes Road Brighton: up to 9 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- EM1 Melbourne Street/Enterprise Point: up to 195 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 October 2026: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent 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 6 addresses are between 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 6JA | 100% | 99% | 99% | 0% |
| BN1 7BB | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| BN1 7GU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rugby Road East Brighton | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 380 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Preston Park Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fiveways Dencare | 390 m |
| Hospital | Brighton General Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bp - Orsett North Sf Connect, Orsett | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blakers Park 1.8 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Preston Park 15 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saunders Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,760 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Numbers 17-24 and 26-32 Park Crescent, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) south. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 17-24 and 26-32 Park Crescent | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of St Martin and St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Numbers 1-16 Including Garden Walls and Piers and Cast Iron Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Numbers 33-48 and Attached Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hillfort, the possible remains of a Romano-Celtic temple and a group of three bowl barrows at Hollingbury | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bear Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Tivoli Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Whitehawk Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 80 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 120 m | 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 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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: Outstanding |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Club BN1 6JA | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Best Deal Convenience Store BN1 6JE | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Downs Junior School BN1 6ED | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Play At Downs BN1 6ED | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Downs Infant School BN1 6JA | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Jolly Brewer Beer House BN1 6JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| R P Meats (Wholesale) Ltd BN1 7GW | Distributors/Transporters | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| The Green Room BN1 6JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Acorn House BN1 6JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| The Little Anchor BN1 7GA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Work Canteen BN1 7GA | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| The Hollingbury PH BN1 7GB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Fiveways Playcentre BN1 6DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bears House Nursery BN1 6EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Florence Road Market / Lark & Bloom Cafe BN1 6DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2016 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Florence Place (92); On or near Upper Hollingdean Road (28); On or near Hollingdean Lane (13); On or near St Andrews Close (9); On or near Petrol Station (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 20% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 21 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN1 6JA: 3 addresses of 106 in the postcode
- BN1 7GU: 2 addresses
- BN1 7BB: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Florence Road · Hollingdean Lane · Hayloft Mews · Upper Hollingdean Road · Prince's Road · St Andrew's Road · Southdown Avenue · Oldbury Row · Ditchling Rise · Semley Road · Hollingbury Road · Ditchling Gardens
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.