Mill Road Brighton
9 addresses across 5 postcodes (BN1), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 4400968.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (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 D; Band D in Brighton and Hove costs £2,581 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hove Medical Centre, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 1,250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | BRIGDEN HOUSE BN1 8ZD | Other | £20,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (35% of about 1,940 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
- PATCHAM WINDMILL, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 September 2026: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 20 July 2026 to 7 August 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Works for road purposes, two-way signals, on the carriageway (major 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 9 addresses are between 53 m and 125 m above sea level (78 m on average); the ground rises about 72 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 5HH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 5LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 5LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 8ZD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BN1 8ZF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Aldrington 170,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Hove 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glen Rise Westdene | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Blatchington Mill School Grounds Hove | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 32 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hove Medical Centre | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fields Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Mill View Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Crowhurst Road Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Brighton Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Peacock Lane Allotments 1,450 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote at Patcham Court Farm, 80m north west of All Saints Church | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Section of Port's Road and barrow on Round Hill, Hangleton | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Preston Manor and Preston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill | Hill | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Three Cornered Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Sweet Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Hogtrough Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Hove Beach | Beach | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Aldrington Basin | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
7 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westdene Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| King's School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Patcham Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blatchington Mill School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aldrington CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
| Patcham High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Angels BN1 5LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Brighton Football Club (RFU) BN1 8YR | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glen Rise Close (12); On or near Glen Rise (5); On or near Green Ridge (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 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
- BN1 8ZF: 4 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- BN1 8ZD: 2 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- BN1 5HH: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
- BN1 5LU: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- BN1 5LY: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Green Ridge · A27 · Glen Rise Close · Glen Rise · Glen Rise · A27 · A27 · Hill Top
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.