The postcode area is located in the Brighton and Hove, Lewes, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex postcode town, in the South East, England region.
The BN2 postcode area, also known as the Brighton postcode area, is situated in the English county of East Sussex. Spanning from the eastern coastal area of the city of Brighton and Hove, it extends to the offshore area of the Royal Sovereign Shoals, encompassing Bevendean, Brighton Marina, Kemptown, Ovingdean, Rottingdean, and Saltdean.
The BN2 area is characterised by a diverse landscape that includes both urban environments and rural settings, with the South Downs National Park to the north and the English Channel to the south, offering residents and visitors a varied array of natural beauty.
Amenities in the BN2 postcode area are plentiful with a host of public services, shopping outlets, recreational facilities, and gastronomic options catering to a wide range of preferences. Brighton Marina is a popular destination offering a variety of retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, and a large boat harbour.
In terms of transportation, the BN2 area is well-connected with a network of bus services run by Brighton & Hove Buses servicing the entire area, providing convenient local and intercity commute options. Brighton's primary train station facilitates rail links to London and along the south coast. There's also considerable cycling infrastructure including bike lanes and shared-use paths.
The BN2 area is also home to a range of educational institutions from primary through to tertiary level, including the University of Brighton's campuses. Healthcare services are also widely available with numerous clinics, general practices and the notable Royal Sussex County Hospital all located within this postcode area.
A Major part of this postcode area describes a young, busy community of mostly single UK adults living in rented terraced houses.
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Overall: a big area of BN2 postcode district represents a dynamic community with young, mobile adults enjoying a fast-paced lifestyle. Housing is mainly rented terraces, and many residents are students or professionals with good jobs. While there are few families and older adults, it offers an exciting and diverse environment for young professionals. Remember, this is a general overview, and individual experiences may vary greatly.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers East Brighton, East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, Hanover and Elm Grove, Hollingdean and Stanmer, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, Queen's Park, Rottingdean Coastal, St. Peter's and North Laine, Woodingdean electoral wards.
The population of BN2 postcode area is 94,319. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 70,588, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 8,251. In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (52,405), followed by Christian (29,019).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (18,387), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (14,613).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (23,854), while 13,243 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Regarding education, 32,404 adults have Level 4 education, while 11,881 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (25468), Between 25 to 34 (15611), and Between 45 to 54 (15481).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (16,462) followed by Full-time students (14,148), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (10,456).
There are total 10 postcode sectors present in the BN2 (listed below). The postcode BN2 has a total of 2598 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | BN2 |
Ward | East Brighton East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs Hanover and Elm Grove Hollingdean and Stanmer Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Queen's Park Rottingdean Coastal St. Peter's and North Laine Woodingdean |
LTLA22 | Brighton and Hove, Lewes |
UTLA22 | Brighton and Hove, East Sussex |
Region | South East |
Country | England |
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Violence and sexual offences
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £678,269.23 | £340,000.00 - £2,850,000.00 | 13 |
Flat | £259,611.76 | £80,000.00 - £645,000.00 | 17 |
Other | £777,000.00 | £697,000.00 - £857,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £385,514.29 | £250,000.00 - £610,000.00 | 14 |
Terraced | £345,176.47 | £190,000.00 - £550,000.00 | 17 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £477,027.03 | £92,500.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 37 |
Flat | £190,541.18 | £64,000.00 - £565,000.00 | 52 |
Other | £216,500.00 | £150,000.00 - £265,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £346,011.88 | £249,950.00 - £965,000.00 | 41 |
Terraced | £382,077.33 | £160,000.00 - £765,000.00 | 49 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £570,616.07 | £340,000.00 - £1,260,000.00 | 28 |
Flat | £440,384.85 | £94,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 34 |
Other | £717,500.00 | £535,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £278,992.42 | £172,500.00 - £878,500.00 | 34 |
Terraced | £409,702.38 | £205,000.00 - £735,000.00 | 42 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £597,760.53 | £270,000.00 - £1,730,000.00 | 19 |
Flat | £252,467.14 | £79,000.00 - £770,000.00 | 35 |
Other | £1,135,416.67 | £80,000.00 - £3,180,000.00 | 6 |
Semi-Detached | £386,350.00 | £235,000.00 - £1,450,000.00 | 27 |
Terraced | £361,115.52 | £150,000.00 - £810,000.00 | 29 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £371,556.13 | £220,000.00 - £985,000.00 | 54 |
Flat | £372,967.19 | £83,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 65 |
Other | £11,762,153.75 | £39,999.00 - £29,640,000.00 | 18 |
Semi-Detached | £343,320.42 | £202,000.00 - £710,000.00 | 49 |
Terraced | £276,461.54 | £120,000.00 - £827,500.00 | 66 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £449,178.81 | £249,610.00 - £1,100,000.00 | 45 |
Flat | £265,230.81 | £75,000.00 - £950,000.00 | 86 |
Other | £403,134.21 | £115,000.00 - £1,218,879.00 | 8 |
Semi-Detached | £369,550.00 | £245,000.00 - £750,000.00 | 41 |
Terraced | £263,040.76 | £155,000.00 - £1,090,000.00 | 48 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £556,864.88 | £220,000.00 - £1,275,000.00 | 41 |
Flat | £283,114.50 | £62,500.00 - £687,500.00 | 57 |
Other | £747,285.71 | £75,000.00 - £1,975,000.00 | 7 |
Semi-Detached | £352,764.13 | £210,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 46 |
Terraced | £244,423.89 | £124,500.00 - £1,175,000.00 | 46 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £475,214.10 | £229,000.00 - £1,130,000.00 | 80 |
Flat | £280,325.39 | £88,000.00 - £910,000.00 | 110 |
Other | £2,706,887.36 | £13,500.00 - £17,154,373.00 | 15 |
Semi-Detached | £437,235.62 | £150,000.00 - £2,527,500.00 | 80 |
Terraced | £446,980.25 | £136,000.00 - £1,915,000.00 | 74 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £528,311.30 | £220,000.00 - £1,930,000.00 | 90 |
Flat | £485,618.98 | £64,000.00 - £1,150,000.00 | 115 |
Other | £1,081,969.44 | £68,000.00 - £5,525,000.00 | 11 |
Semi-Detached | £337,393.30 | £234,500.00 - £725,000.00 | 75 |
Terraced | £397,137.08 | £185,000.00 - £795,000.00 | 95 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £519,393.84 | £200,000.00 - £1,725,000.00 | 138 |
Flat | £278,943.97 | £66,000.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 127 |
Other | £2,192,735.12 | £22,000.00 - £34,805,179.00 | 22 |
Semi-Detached | £310,901.97 | £190,000.00 - £1,010,000.00 | 94 |
Terraced | £360,457.00 | £164,995.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 110 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £476,372.97 | £218,000.00 - £1,385,000.00 | 96 |
Flat | £273,960.40 | £71,000.00 - £865,000.00 | 122 |
Other | £257,788.46 | £14,000.00 - £1,380,000.00 | 17 |
Semi-Detached | £317,239.73 | £228,250.00 - £1,200,000.00 | 92 |
Terraced | £272,129.96 | £140,000.00 - £730,000.00 | 90 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £490,899.13 | £230,000.00 - £1,450,000.00 | 95 |
Flat | £262,391.07 | £90,000.00 - £623,700.00 | 127 |
Other | £313,304.00 | £500.00 - £1,025,000.00 | 15 |
Semi-Detached | £353,931.59 | £192,000.00 - £720,000.00 | 69 |
Terraced | £383,440.96 | £160,000.00 - £1,312,500.00 | 109 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £520,384.54 | £240,000.00 - £1,800,000.00 | 70 |
Flat | £310,261.96 | £78,000.00 - £1,050,000.00 | 94 |
Other | £1,372,354.11 | £20,000.00 - £28,134,115.00 | 19 |
Semi-Detached | £348,633.78 | £157,903.00 - £680,000.00 | 62 |
Terraced | £283,958.35 | £130,000.00 - £850,000.00 | 95 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £487,427.95 | £239,000.00 - £2,000,000.00 | 64 |
Flat | £340,643.10 | £90,000.00 - £800,000.00 | 106 |
Other | £345,179.42 | £16,000.00 - £679,924.00 | 8 |
Semi-Detached | £307,937.95 | £175,000.00 - £1,550,000.00 | 60 |
Terraced | £363,461.22 | £171,000.00 - £900,000.00 | 81 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £492,656.57 | £240,000.00 - £1,025,000.00 | 63 |
Flat | £462,951.81 | £68,000.00 - £1,350,000.00 | 75 |
Other | £21,338,232.23 | £175,000.00 - £97,483,948.00 | 29 |
Semi-Detached | £379,764.31 | £165,000.00 - £790,000.00 | 55 |
Terraced | £309,076.48 | £110,000.00 - £804,000.00 | 64 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £515,759.17 | £312,000.00 - £1,600,000.00 | 50 |
Flat | £335,724.67 | £64,000.00 - £760,000.00 | 80 |
Other | £696,500.00 | £120,000.00 - £3,200,000.00 | 14 |
Semi-Detached | £354,058.82 | £190,000.00 - £740,000.00 | 51 |
Terraced | £294,716.14 | £151,000.00 - £1,060,000.00 | 78 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £504,598.23 | £180,000.00 - £1,700,000.00 | 89 |
Flat | £314,171.18 | £68,000.00 - £752,500.00 | 117 |
Other | £435,218.75 | £21,000.00 - £1,575,000.00 | 18 |
Semi-Detached | £388,701.65 | £187,000.00 - £1,650,000.00 | 66 |
Terraced | £327,307.84 | £155,000.00 - £960,000.00 | 99 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £497,354.54 | £220,000.00 - £2,150,000.00 | 65 |
Flat | £471,925.60 | £79,950.00 - £1,797,500.00 | 125 |
Other | £1,342,850.00 | £36,000.00 - £6,030,000.00 | 11 |
Semi-Detached | £313,401.99 | £200,000.00 - £840,000.00 | 55 |
Terraced | £355,536.24 | £187,000.00 - £2,900,000.00 | 64 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £541,456.70 | £250,000.00 - £2,750,000.00 | 69 |
Flat | £256,560.47 | £78,500.00 - £700,000.00 | 91 |
Other | £824,848.00 | £2,000.00 - £16,720,440.00 | 17 |
Semi-Detached | £400,872.48 | £195,000.00 - £650,000.00 | 56 |
Terraced | £378,874.24 | £220,000.00 - £3,850,000.00 | 72 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Bowden House SchoolSpecial, Good | 40 | 9-18 | BN252JB |
Gildredge HouseSecondary, Good | 1233 | 4-19 | BN208AB |
The Ropemakers' AcademySpecial, Not Rated | 37 | 4-16 | BN271FB |
Summerdown SchoolSpecial, Not Rated | None | 3-16 | BN229PZ |
Tarnerland Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding | 107 | 2-5 | BN20GR |
Royal Spa Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding | 102 | 2-5 | BN20BT |
Coombe Road Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 157 | 4-11 | BN24BP |
St Luke's Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 628 | 4-11 | BN29ZF |
Carlton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 208 | 4-11 | BN29HS |
Alfriston SchoolPrimary, Good | 94 | 5-11 | BN265XB |
Grovelands Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 700 | 2-11 | BN273UW |
Hankham Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 133 | 4-11 | BN245AY |
Hellingly Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 201 | 4-11 | BN274DS |
Park Mead Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 105 | 4-11 | BN273QP |
Seaford Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 412 | 4-11 | BN252JF |
Willingdon Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 449 | 5-11 | BN209RJ |
Cradle Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 616 | 2-11 | BN253BA |
Polegate Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 669 | 2-11 | BN266PT |
Tollgate Community Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 389 | 7-11 | BN236NL |
Motcombe Infants' SchoolPrimary, Good | 265 | 5-7 | BN211SN |
Pashley Down Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 265 | 4-7 | BN208NX |
West Rise Community Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 269 | 5-7 | BN237SL |
West Rise Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 361 | 7-11 | BN237SL |
Bourne Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 438 | 3-11 | BN228BD |
Elm Grove Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 402 | 4-11 | BN23ES |
Queen's Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 328 | 4-11 | BN20BN |
Saltdean Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 583 | 4-11 | BN28HB |
Woodingdean Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 383 | 4-11 | BN26BB |
Stone Cross SchoolPrimary, Good | 418 | 4-11 | BN245EF |
Bevendean Primary School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 340 | 3-11 | BN24JP |
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & NurseryPrimary, Good | 345 | 2-11 | BN26RH |
Fairlight Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 346 | 3-11 | BN23AJ |
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 207 | 4-11 | BN274LG |
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 415 | 5-11 | BN245LP |
St Andrew's Church of England Infants SchoolPrimary, Good | 256 | 4-7 | BN227PP |
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, RottingdeanPrimary, Good | 192 | 5-11 | BN27HB |
St Martin's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 210 | 3-11 | BN23LJ |
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 200 | 4-11 | BN20AH |
Our Lady of Lourdes RC SchoolPrimary, Good | 197 | 4-11 | BN27HA |
St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 158 | 4-11 | BN25EA |
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 438 | 4-11 | BN228XT |
Longhill High SchoolSecondary, Good | 908 | 11-16 | BN27FR |
Willingdon Community SchoolSecondary, Good | 1006 | 11-16 | BN209QX |
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf ChildrenSpecial, Good | 39 | 5-19 | BN20LS |
St. John's School (Seaford)Special, Inadequate | 32 | 7-19 | BN252HU |
Downs View Special SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 201 | 3-19 | BN26BB |
The Eastbourne AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 850 | 11-16 | BN229RQ |
Heron Park Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 360 | 4-11 | BN229EE |
Oakwood Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 322 | 3-11 | BN220SS |
Hailsham Community CollegeSecondary, Good | 1510 | 2-18 | BN271DT |
Seaford Head SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 1387 | 11-18 | BN254LX |
Ratton SchoolSecondary, Good | 1187 | 11-16 | BN212XR |
The Cavendish SchoolSecondary, Good | 1347 | 2-16 | BN211UE |
City Academy WhitehawkPrimary, Good | 396 | 2-11 | BN25FL |
Burfield AcademyPrimary, Good | 200 | 4-11 | BN273NW |
College CentralPRU, Good | 38 | 4-16 | BN229RB |
Cuckmere House SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 88 | 6-16 | BN254BA |
The Lindfield SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 111 | 11-16 | BN220BQ |
The South Downs SchoolSpecial, Outstanding | 162 | 4-11 | BN208NU |
St Catherine's CollegeSecondary, Good | 1082 | 11-16 | BN237BL |
Hawkes Farm AcademyPrimary, Good | 368 | 4-11 | BN271ND |
Parkland Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 165 | 5-7 | BN229QJ |
Parkland Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 247 | 7-11 | BN229QJ |
Shinewater Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 384 | 3-11 | BN238ED |
Ocklynge Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 795 | 7-11 | BN208XN |
White House AcademyPrimary, Good | 186 | 4-11 | BN272FB |
Phoenix AcademyPrimary, Good | 109 | 4-11 | BN272PH |
Hazel Court SchoolSpecial, Good | 113 | 11-19 | BN238EJ |
Langney Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 535 | 2-11 | BN237EA |
Annecy Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 171 | 4-11 | BN254LF |
Moulsecoomb Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 207 | 3-11 | BN24PA |
St John's Meads Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 215 | 4-11 | BN207XS |
The Turing SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 577 | 11-16 | BN238EJ |
Roselands Infants' SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 268 | 4-7 | BN228PD |
Stafford Junior SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 347 | 7-11 | BN228UA |
Chyngton SchoolPrimary, Good | None | 4-11 | BN253ST |
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | None | 4-11 | BN235SW |