Mile Oak
Brighton and Hove 005 · 5 sub-areas · 7,426 residents
Brighton and Hove 005 is a residential stretch of Brighton and Hove, home to around 7,400 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,530 a month — slightly above the UK national median for a two-bed, reflecting Brighton's premium over most of the South East outside London. Owner-occupation is notably high for a city neighbourhood, with nearly seven in ten households owning their home.
Mile Oak is a mid-density neighbourhood of Brighton and Hove in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Mile Oak?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Mile Oak in Brighton and Hove
Living in Mile Oak
Brighton and Hove 005 sits among the more settled, family-oriented parts of the city. Where much of central Brighton skews young and renter-heavy, this area feels noticeably more established — nearly 70% of households own their home, which is unusual for a neighbourhood this close to a major coastal city. The streets here have the feel of somewhere people put down roots rather than pass through.
The cost of living is real. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,530 a month, and if you're renting on a typical local salary of roughly £33,500 a year, you'll feel the squeeze — rent-to-take-home sits at around 78%, which is high by any measure. Council tax (Band D) adds another £2,580 a year on top. That said, rents here rose by less than 1% in the past year, so the pressure isn't accelerating the way it is elsewhere in the South East.
Around one in five residents is under 18, and couples with children make up roughly 22% of households — above what you'd find in Brighton's more central neighbourhoods. The age spread is notably even: each decade from under-18s through to the over-65s accounts for roughly a fifth of the population. This isn't a place dominated by any one life stage.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is just over 2km away — roughly a 27-minute walk, or a short bus ride. With over half of residents commuting by car and nearly three in ten working from home, public transport use is low for a city neighbourhood. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable, so remote working is well supported. For sub-areas and streets within this neighbourhood, see the list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Brighton and Hove 005 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, family-oriented parts of Brighton and Hove, with high owner-occupation and an even spread of ages. It lacks the energy of central Brighton but offers more stability. Crime sits slightly below the national average, and broadband is fully gigabit-capable throughout.
- What is the rent in Brighton and Hove 005?
- A one-bedroom runs around £1,200 a month, a two-bed around £1,530, and a three-bed around £1,810. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rent growth has been very modest — under 1% in the past year.
- Is Brighton and Hove 005 safe?
- The crime rate is around 75 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. For a city neighbourhood in Brighton — which can have elevated crime in its central areas — this is a relatively calm part of the city.
- What's the commute from Brighton and Hove 005 to Brighton city centre?
- Most residents here drive or work from home — over half commute by car and nearly three in ten work remotely. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2km away, about a 27-minute walk. Public transport use is low at around 8% of commuters.
- Who lives in Brighton and Hove 005?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers — nearly 70% own their home, unusually high for a city neighbourhood. The age spread is even, with families with children making up around 22% of households. It's predominantly UK-born, with a relatively modest graduate share of around 25%.
- What schools are near Brighton and Hove 005?
- There are 47 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89% — so research individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1km away.
- How far is Brighton and Hove 005 from London?
- The rail journey to London takes just under 93 minutes by public transport. That puts it outside comfortable daily commuting range for most London workers, though it's manageable for occasional trips.