Fiveways
Brighton and Hove 010 · 5 sub-areas · 7,851 residents
Brighton and Hove 010 is a residential stretch of Brighton and Hove, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,530 a month — slightly above the UK median for a 2-bed but notably family-oriented, with over three-quarters of homes owner-occupied. The area sits well above the city average for greenspace access and degree-educated residents.
Fiveways is a green, lower-density part of Brighton and Hove — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Fiveways?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £1,826 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Fiveways in Brighton and Hove
Living in Fiveways
This part of Brighton and Hove has a noticeably settled, family feel compared to the city's student-heavy centre. Around 30% of households are couples with children, and the age profile is unusually even — each of the under-18, 18–34, 35–49 and 50–64 bands is close to 22%, with relatively few older residents. That balance tends to signal a neighbourhood where people move in with families and stay.
Rents here are moderate by Brighton and Hove standards. A one-bed runs roughly £1,200 a month, a two-bed around £1,530, and a three-bed about £1,808 — the two-bed sits a little above the UK national median of around £1,200 but reflects Brighton's premium as one of the South East's pricier coastal cities. Rents rose less than 1% year-on-year, which is well below the pace seen elsewhere in the region. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,580 a year, roughly in line with the wider city.
Ownership dominates here: around 76% of homes are owner-occupied and only about 20% are privately rented, which is low for Brighton. That means lower turnover, quieter streets, and neighbours who tend to know each other. The degree-educated share — 56% — is well above the national average, and unemployment is modest at around 4.4% of working-age residents.
Greenspace is a genuine strength. Around 75% of residents can walk to green space within a reasonable distance, and the nearest park is roughly 220 metres away on average. The nearest mainline rail station is about 840 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk — giving decent access to Brighton's wider network. Over half of residents (52%) work from home, which is exceptionally high and shapes the quieter, daytime-active feel of the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brighton and Hove 010 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, family-oriented parts of Brighton and Hove. Crime is well below the national average, greenspace is within easy walking distance for most residents, and over three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied — all signs of a stable, quieter neighbourhood. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is patchy, and rents aren't cheap.
- What is the rent in Brighton and Hove 010?
- A one-bed runs roughly £1,200 a month, a two-bed around £1,530, and a three-bed about £1,808. These are estimated figures scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rent growth was under 1% last year, one of the gentler rates in the South East. The private rental market is relatively small here — about 20% of homes — so availability can be limited.
- Is Brighton and Hove 010 safe?
- Yes, by most measures. The crime rate is around 28 per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area scores in the top 10% nationally on the deprivation index, which correlates strongly with lower crime. It's a quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a settled demographic profile.
- What's the commute from Brighton and Hove 010 to Brighton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 840 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk. For longer trips, the rail journey to London takes around 71 minutes by public transport. Most residents here don't commute far at all: over half work from home, and only 6% use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in Brighton and Hove 010?
- Predominantly owner-occupying families and established professionals. The age spread is unusually flat across the 18–64 range, with around 30% of households being couples with children. Over half of residents hold a degree-level qualification. It's less diverse and less transient than central Brighton, with very little social housing and a low private rental share.
- What schools are near Brighton and Hove 010?
- There are 88 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't a problem. However, only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 5.6 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings carefully rather than relying on proximity alone.
- What's broadband like in Brighton and Hove 010?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 100% of premises, and no homes fall below the Universal Service Obligation minimum. Combined with a 52% work-from-home rate among residents, this is an area well set up for remote working.