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 plumbers 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.

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Postcodes 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 active
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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 in converted/shared houses (Brighton and Hove built-up area)
19.6% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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