Friar Walk Brighton
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4401050.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2014 the median was £619,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, 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 F; 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 Preston Park, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Withdean Park, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 108 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 School House Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 61% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | £619,975 | £589,950 | £650,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £362,500 | £362,500 | £362,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £188,500 | £188,500 | £188,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2014 | 5 BN1 6NJ | Semi-detached | £650,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2014 | 3 BN1 6NJ | Semi-detached | £589,950 | |
| 9 Jul 2007 | 6 BN1 6NJ | Semi-detached | £362,500 | |
| 7 Jan 2002 | 4 BN1 6NJ | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2000 | 4 BN1 6NJ | Terraced | £188,500 | |
| 19 Jul 1996 | 7 BN1 6NJ | Detached | £149,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 148 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 F (44% of about 590 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)
- Woodbourne Service Station Woodbourne Avenue Brighton: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Block C 101-120 Kingsmere Road London Road Brighton BN1 6UY: up to 9 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Block D 81 - 100 Kingsmere London Road Brighton BN1 6UY: up to 9 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Blocks A & B, 41-80 Kingsmere, London Road: up to 18 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Blocks E & F, 1-40 Kingsmere, London Road: up to 18 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 101 m and 108 m above sea level (104 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 6NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 6NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Moulsecoomb 445,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friar Crescent Brighton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Preston Park - London Road Brighton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Trafalgar Street Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest School House Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Surrenden Dental Practice | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Montefiore Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Patcham, Patcham Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Withdean Park 16 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,970 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hollingbury Park 6.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roedale Valley Allotments 6.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 16 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, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Woodvale Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hollingbury Castle | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Tivoli Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Eastwick Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Varndean School | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dorothy Stringer School | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Balfour Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Patcham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Patcham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Patcham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hertford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Carden Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College BN1 6WQ | School/college/university | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Varndean School BN1 6NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Little Acorns Nursery School BN1 6QG | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Little Earthworms BN1 6NF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Dorothy Stringer School Canteen BN1 6PZ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Woodbourne Mini Market Ltd BN1 8EJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2026 |
| Woodbourne Coffee House At The Post Office BN1 8EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Apr 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Friar Crescent (5); On or near Surrenden Park (4); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (3); On or near Friar Walk (1); On or near Friar Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 0% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 27% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Friar Close · Friar Crescent · Surrenden Road · Westfield Crescent · Surrenden Close · Beechwood Close · Larkfield Way · Friar Road · Surrenden Park · Surrenden Road · Hollingbury Copse · Westfield 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.