Overview for Croft Drive, BRIGHTON, BN41 2HS

Introduction

Brighton (BRY-tən) is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 mi (76 km) south of London.

Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.

In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed the Royal Pavilion in the Regency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in the Victorian era, including the Grand Hotel, the Hilton Brighton Metropole, the Palace Pier and the West Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joining Hove to form the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was granted city status in 2000. Today, Brighton and Hove district has a resident population of about 277,103 and the wider Brighton and Hove conurbation has a population of 474,485 (2011 census).

Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, and its large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK" and as of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK. Brighton has been called the UK's "hippest city" and "the happiest place to live in the UK".

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Summary for Croft Drive, BRIGHTON, BN41 2HS

South East
This postcode is in the
North Portslade
within
Brighton and Hove
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BN41 2HS

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
11
In Progress
54
Completed
0
Cancelled
12

Road Safety near BN41 2HS

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Croft Drive, BN41 2HS that have been reported to Sussex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BN41 2HS

View traffic levels near Croft Drive, BN41 2HS from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to Croft Drive, BN41 2HS and the surrounding area

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Brighton and nearby Videos From YouTube

Ovingdean, Rottingdean and Brighton Marina Village by Drone

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Published: 24 Feb 2019

Police

This area is policed by Sussex Police.

Sussex Police split their policing area into 273 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the North Portslade neighbourhood.

Sussex Police

North Portslade Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Shoplifting
Jan 2024
18
Dec 2023
14
Violent Crime
Jan 2024
14
Dec 2023
30
Drugs
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Hove parliamentary constituency.

Hove is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Peter Kyle (Labour) since May 2015.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Croft Drive, BN41 2HS

6 CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS
21 Nov 2019
£266,000
14 CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS
15 Mar 2019
£265,000
8 CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS
5 Oct 2009
£177,000
4 CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS
25 Sep 2009
£175,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BN41 2HS

Latitude
50.849866
Longitude
-0.221343

Residents at BN41 2HS

Households
8
Male
9
Female
9
People per Household
2.25

Sunrise and Sunset at BN41 2HS

Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BN41 2HS is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.33%
Cloudy67.49%
Rain12.56%
Windy8.57%
Other0.05%

Population

Brighton and Hove
292,000

Deprivation Index

69.1 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BN41 2HS

Active
2
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for BN41 2HS

Introduced
1 Jul 1990

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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