Providence Place Brighton
272 addresses across 3 postcodes (BN1), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4400653.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 37 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11, C: 18, D: 4, E: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 18 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 82% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Brighton, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Preston Park (15 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 262 of its 272 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St. Peter's Medical Centre, about 140 m away, with 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,699 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | 9 | £450,000 | £285,000 | £575,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £57,500 | £50,000 | £65,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £145,750 | £70,000 | £221,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £140,000 | £95,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2025 | 41 BN1 4GE | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 43 BN1 4GE | Terraced | £1,010,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Feb 2024 | GROUND FLOOR SHOP, 49 - 50 BN1 4GE | Other | £199,950 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2021 | GROUND FLOOR NORTH UNIT, 49 - 50 BN1 4GE | Other | £770,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Mar 2020 | GROUND FLOOR NORTH UNIT, 49 - 50 BN1 4GE | Other | £72,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Jun 2019 | 40A BN1 4GE | Other | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jan 2019 | PROMENADE, 56 BN1 4GE | Other | £3,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Nov 2018 | FLAT 3, WARWICK HOUSE, 36 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2018 | FLAT 1, WARWICK HOUSE, 36 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2018 | FLAT 2, WARWICK HOUSE, 36 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2018 | 35 BN1 4GE | Other | £490,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2017 | APARTMENT 7, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Nov 2017 | PLOT 6, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2017 | APARTMENT 3, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £430,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jul 2017 | PLOT 8, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £375,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 6, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2017 | PLOT 5, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2017 | 2, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 2017 | APARTMENT 4, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £575,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 2017 | APARTMENT 1, PROVIDENCE LOFTS, 49 BN1 4GE | Flat or maisonette | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2012 | 41 BN1 4GE | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2010 | 40 BN1 4GE | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2008 | 40A BN1 4GE | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 25 May 2004 | 38 BN1 4GE | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 25 May 2004 | 38 BN1 4GE | Detached | £50,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | LESLIE BEST HOUSE BN1 4UN | Detached | £221,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 34 BN1 4GE | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 1 Oct 1999 | HARLEQUIN PUBLIC HOUSE, 43 BN1 4GE | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 8 Mar 1999 | HARLEQUIN PUBLIC HOUSE, 43 BN1 4GE | Terraced | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (31); Maisonette, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (13); before 1900 (6); 2012 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (23); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 34, Providence Place
- 35a, Providence Place
- 40, Providence Place
- 40b, Providence Place
- 53, Providence Place
- Flat 1 Holt House, 37, Providence Place
- Flat 1, Warwick House, 36 Providence Place
- Flat 2, 49 Providence Place
- Flat 2, Warwick House, 36 Providence Place
- Flat 3 Holt House, 37, Providence Place
- Flat 3, 49 Providence Place
- Flat 3, Warwick House, 36 Providence Place
- Flat 4 Holt House, 37, Providence Place
- Flat 5 Holt House, 37, Providence Place
- Flat 5, 49 Providence Place
- Flat 8, 49 Providence Place
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 (44% of about 1,950 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
- CHURCH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW, grade I
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Poundstretcher 46-47 London Road Brighton BN1 4JD: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- 46 - 47 London Road Brighton BN1 4JD: up to 6 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 45-47 Cheapside: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Former Housing Office (George Cooper House) 21-22 Oxford Street Brighton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 25-28 Elder Place: up to 7 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- North of Theobald House Blackman Street/Cheapside Whitecross Street Brighton: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Vantage Point and Circus Parade New England Street: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Richardson's scrap yard and Brewer's Paint (Albany House): up to 20 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 September 2026: BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 14 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 4GE | not in 2 or 3 | 12 / 6 / 14 | unlikely |
| BN1 4UN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN1 4GP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 274 addresses are between 16 m and 20 m above sea level (17 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN1 4GE | 82% | 82% | 82% | 16% |
| BN1 4GP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN1 4UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brighton 15 million journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| London Road (Brighton) 392,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Preston Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 72 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest London Road Shops Brighton | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Brighton - Ditchling Rise | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newhaven Harbour Ferry Terminal | 14.2 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trafalgar Street Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St. Peter's Medical Centre | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 19 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pavillion Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Providence Place Dental Surgery | 20 m |
| Hospital | The Montefiore Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Brighton Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Brighton, 119 London Road Cashzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Preston Park 15 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chates Farm Allotments 1,700 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Bartholomew, a listed building (Grade I), 20 m. 242 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade I and 15 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Bartholomew | Listed building, Grade I | 20 m |
| Church of St Peter (Brighton Parish Church) | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-east |
| Brighton Station Including Train Sheds | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m south-west |
| Numbers 1-16 Including Garden Walls and Piers and Cast Iron Area Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north-east |
| The Royal Pavilion, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 920 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Queen's Park, Brighton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Whitehawk Camp causewayed enclosure | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Brighton Beach | Beach | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bear Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Whitehawk Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Whitehawk Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 4 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 180 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 272 |
262 of the street's 272 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 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| Carlton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Downs Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Tarnerland Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Downs Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairlight Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Royal Spa Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Cottage BN1 4JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Poundland BN1 4JB | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Yun Feng BN1 4JB | Retailers - other | 30 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Subway BN1 4JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| M And B Meats BN1 4JB | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| KFC BN1 4JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| TG Jones High Street Limited BN1 4JB | Retailers - other | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Patisserie 4 You BN1 4JG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Greggs BN1 4JG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Brighton Bargain BN1 4JG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett BN1 4JG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Presuming Ed Coffee House BN1 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Nova Cafe BN1 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Sunbirds BN1 4JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Tropicals For You Ltd BN1 4JG | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 658 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 280 |
| Public order | 136 |
| Other theft | 75 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 |
| Drugs | 40 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Burglary | 22 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (571); On or near Marshalls Row (276); On or near Parking Area (101); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (88); On or near London Road (83).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 58% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 9% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 35% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
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 4GE: 256 addresses of 268 in the postcode
- BN1 4UN: 14 addresses
- BN1 4GP: 2 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ann Street · Marshalls Row · New England Street · Oxford Street · Baker Street · Francis Street · London Road · Kingscote Way · Mayflower Square · Sinclair Walk · Oxford Court · Fenchurch Walk
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.