Southwick, West Sussex · BN3
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Covering Hove, Hangleton, West Blatchington, including Brunswick & Adelaide, Central Hove, Goldsmid. Find qualified electricians nearby.
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BN3 (Hove) in a nutshell
BN3 covers Hove, Hangleton, West Blatchington, in Brighton and Hove. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for BN3
Brighton and Hove council area
BN3 is in Brighton and Hove's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
BN3 stretches across Brunswick & Adelaide, Central Hove, Goldsmid and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'BN3', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsPostcodes change here
Lots of old BN3 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.
Where's this from?
Doogal/ONSPD: 1,447 of 2,563 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 Southwick, West Sussex page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does BN3 cover?
BN3 (Hove, Hangleton, West Blatchington) includes the wards of Brunswick & Adelaide, Central Hove, Goldsmid, Hangleton & Knoll, Regency, Westbourne & Poets' Corner, Westdene & Hove Park, Wish (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to BN3?
Neighbouring districts include BN1 (Brighton), BN41 (Fishersgate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering BN3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in BN3?
About 37,784 households and 79,624 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,447 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is BN3 in?
BN3 sits in Brighton and Hove (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Pavilion, Hove and Portslade.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- BN3 1
- Areas covered
- Hove, Hangleton, West Blatchington 2
- Active postcodes
- 1,447 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 37,784 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 79,624 2
- Electoral wards
- Brunswick & Adelaide, Central Hove, Goldsmid, Hangleton & Knoll, Regency, Westbourne & Poets' Corner, Westdene & Hove Park, Wish 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Brighton Pavilion, Hove and Portslade 4
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove 4
- Households privately renting (Brighton and Hove council area)
- 32.7% 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.