BN50 is a residential area in . 100% of postcodes have green space within walking distance, and Band D council tax is £2,581/year.
Council tax is one of the most important ongoing costs to consider when moving to a new area. In , council tax is managed by Brighton and Hove. The table below shows estimated annual rates for all bands, extrapolated from the published Band D figure using the standard ratios set by central government.
| Band | Property Value (1991) | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| A | £0 – £40,000 | £1720.36 |
| B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £2007.09 |
| C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2293.81 |
| D | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2580.54 |
| E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £3153.99 |
| F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3727.45 |
| G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £4300.90 |
| H | £320,001+ | £5161.08 |
Figures are estimated from the published Band D rate. Actual charges may vary slightly. Property values are based on 1991 valuations used by the Valuation Office Agency.
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6.1 / 100 - This convenience score reflects how well-served the BN50 area is for everyday needs. It's calculated from the density of GP surgeries, pharmacies, and supermarkets relative to the local population, giving you a realistic picture of how easy daily errands will be.
Access to parks and green spaces is increasingly important for wellbeing, exercise, and family life. Our green space accessibility score measures the percentage of residential postcodes in BN50 that are within a 5-minute walk of a public park, playing field, or nature reserve.
100% of residential postcodes in BN50 have green space within walking distance, making this an exceptionally green area to live in.
For families with children, the quality of local schools is often the deciding factor when choosing where to move. Below is a breakdown of state-funded schools in the BN50 postcode district that have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, the highest possible grade for teaching quality, leadership, and pupil outcomes.
Reliable internet is essential for working from home, streaming, and staying connected. The broadband quality score for BN50 considers the proportion of properties with access to superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit-capable connections, as well as those still below the Universal Service Obligation (USO) threshold of 10Mbps.
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The median EPC band for BN50 gives you a sense of how well-insulated and energy-efficient homes in the area tend to be, which directly impacts your heating bills and carbon footprint.
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