Brighton and Hove · BN1
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Covering Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean, including Brunswick & Adelaide, Coldean & Stanmer, Ditchling & Westmeston. Find qualified electricians nearby.
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BN1 (Brighton) in a nutshell
BN1 covers Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean, in Brighton and Hove and Lewes and Mid Sussex. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BN1
Two councils in one district
BN1 is split between Brighton and Hove and Lewes and Mid Sussex. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BN1 stretches across Brunswick & Adelaide, Coldean & Stanmer, Ditchling & Westmeston and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BN1', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsPostcodes change here
Lots of old BN1 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.
Where's this from?
Doogal/ONSPD: 1,578 of 2,860 postcodes activeEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
- If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.
More detail on the Brighton and Hove page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BN1 cover?
BN1 (Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean) includes the wards of Brunswick & Adelaide, Coldean & Stanmer, Ditchling & Westmeston, Downland Villages, Goldsmid, Hangleton & Knoll, Hollingdean & Fiveways, Kemptown, Kingston, Patcham & Hollingbury, Preston Park, Regency, Round Hill, Westdene & Hove Park, West Hill & North Laine (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BN1?
Neighbouring districts include BN3 (Hove), BN2 (Brighton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BN1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BN1?
About 36,311 households and 84,133 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,578 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BN1 in?
BN1 sits in Brighton and Hove, Lewes, Mid Sussex (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, Brighton Pavilion, Hove and Portslade, Lewes, Mid Sussex.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BN1 1
- Areas covered
- Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,578 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 36,311 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 84,133 2
- Electoral wards
- Brunswick & Adelaide, Coldean & Stanmer, Ditchling & Westmeston, Downland Villages, Goldsmid, Hangleton & Knoll, Hollingdean & Fiveways, Kemptown … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, Brighton Pavilion, Hove and Portslade, Lewes, Mid Sussex 4
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove, Lewes, Mid Sussex 4
- Households privately renting (Brighton and Hove built-up area)
- 32.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.