Pop. 10,194 38.00% owner occupied Median age 42.0 1.8 mi to city centre 22.2 mi to LGW 35.7 mi to BQH 45.6 mi to LHR 47.5 mi to LCY

Westbourne & Poets' Corner

Ward intelligence report · New search

Nearby wards Central Hove 0.5 mi Wish 0.7 mi Goldsmid 0.9 mi Brunswick & Adelaide 1.0 mi South Portslade 1.4 mi Preston Park 1.7 mi

Data is sourced live from public government databases and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute professional real estate, legal, or safety advice.

Safety & Crime

Sussex Police

Total incidents
668
2025
Violent crime
220
33% of total
Property crime
56
8% of total

Year by year

2025
668

Source: Sussex Police · 2025–2025 · Data available to end of 2025

Reported incidents only. Does not reflect overall safety. Higher or lower than the city median is not a rating or recommendation.

10 nearby
St Christopher's School
Independent · Primary
0.2 mi
away
Brighton and Hove Clinic School
LOC · Special
0.2 mi
away
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
LOC · Primary
0.3 mi
away
Hove Junior School
LOC · Primary
0.4 mi
away
West Hove Infant School
LOC · Primary
0.4 mi
away
The Lioncare School
LOC · Secondary
0.4 mi
away
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
LOC · Secondary
0.6 mi
away
Drive Preparatory School
Independent · Primary
0.7 mi
away
South England International School
Independent · Secondary
0.8 mi
away
Goldstone Primary School
LOC · Primary
0.8 mi
away
School locations sourced from open city data · Distances measured from centre of community · Proximity only. Not a quality rating or recommendation.

2025 sales
2025 sale prices by property type
All Residential
158 sales
£565,493
Average sale price
Flat / Maisonette
UK House Price Index 2025
£352,477
Average sale price
Terraced
UK House Price Index 2025
£607,346
Average sale price
Semi-Detached
UK House Price Index 2025
£1,350,373
Average sale price
Detached
UK House Price Index 2025
£1,310,111
Average sale price
Source: UK House Price Index (Land Registry) 2025 - Average sale price shown across all residential zoning types. Figures reflect actual completed sale prices and may not represent current market value. Not a substitute for a professional appraisal.
Number of sales behind each figure is available in the full report.

Source: · Active businesses within 2km

34 nearby
Hospitals and Clinics

Distances are walking or driving distance as appropriate. Data may be incomplete.

Aldrington House
0.2 mi
Optimax
0.3 mi
The Montefiore Hospital
1.1 mi
Sussex Sperm Bank
1.2 mi
Recovery Drive
1.3 mi
Doctors and Dentists
Portland Road Dental Clinic
0.2 mi
City Dental
0.3 mi
Psychology Sussex
0.6 mi
Pharmacies
Osbon Pharmacy
0.1 mi
Better Heailth
0.3 mi
Boots
0.4 mi
Supermarkets
Tio International
0.2 mi
Samee's Fish Bazaar and Cash & Carry
0.3 mi
Harriet's of Hove
0.4 mi
Gyms and Recreation
OP3
0.1 mi
Healthy Vibes
0.3 mi
Vida Active
0.3 mi
Cafes and Coffee
Chawan Cafe
0.1 mi
Mila's Cafe
0.1 mi
Hearth Cafe & Garden
0.1 mi
The Flour Pot Bakery
0.1 mi
Costa
0.1 mi
Parks
Hove Park
0.8 mi
Hove Lawns
1.0 mi
St Ann's Well Gardens
1.1 mi
Dyke Road Park
1.2 mi
Community Centres
Cornerstone Community Centre
0.8 mi
Exeter Street Hall
1.4 mi
St Michael And All Angels Church Hall
1.4 mi
Libraries
Hangleton Library
1.1 mi
Portslade Library
1.4 mi
Fire Stations
Hove Community Fire Station
0.6 mi
Preston Circus Fire Station
1.9 mi
Police Stations
Brighton Police Station
2.2 mi
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Distances are walking or driving distance as appropriate · Data may be incomplete or change over time

21 bus stops within 0.5 mi
6 Rail stations within 1.9 mi
Rail Stations
Aldrington Rail Station
Govia Thameslink Railway
0.3 mi
Hove Rail Station
Govia Thameslink Railway
0.5 mi
Portslade Rail Station
Govia Thameslink Railway
1.1 mi
Preston Park Rail Station
Govia Thameslink Railway
1.5 mi
Fishersgate Rail Station
Govia Thameslink Railway
1.6 mi
Nearest Bus Stops
Westbourne Street
300 ft
Blatchington Road
0.2 mi
Portland Road
0.2 mi
Westbourne Villas North
0.2 mi
Sackville Road
0.2 mi
Source: NaPTAN (National Public Transport Access Nodes) · Distances are walking or driving distance as appropriate.

Major Parks

Name Area Distance
Hove Park 32 acres 0.8 mi
Hove Lawns 26 acres 0.9 mi
St Ann's Well Gardens 10 acres 1.1 mi
Dyke Road Park 10 acres 1.2 mi
Benfield Valley 45 acres 1.3 mi

Source: municipal open data.

Nearby Facilities

Name Type Distance
Shoreham Wastewater Treatment Works Wastewater Treatment 2.1 mi

Straight-line distances. Source: municipal open data.

Bella Sankey
LEADER OF BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Bella Sankey
Brighton and Hove · Labour
Peter Kyle
MP FOR HOVE AND PORTSLADE
Peter Kyle
Hove and Portslade · Labour
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Community quality data unavailable.

Full Ward Report

The complete picture for Westbourne & Poets' Corner ward - crime, schools, transport, amenities, environment and political representation.

PREMIUM - $19.99
  • Up to 20-year property assessment history (where available)
  • Full crime, schools, property and transit data
  • Licensed businesses and amenities
  • Political representation
  • Downloadable PDF, yours to keep
Sign in to purchase - $19.99

Free account required · Secure checkout via Stripe · No subscription

Want the full picture? Maps, rankings, property history and a PDF report for Westbourne & Poets' Corner.