BN2 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove, South East, covering 1584 active and 1277 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BN2 (19%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (8%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BN2 are around £396k, up 13.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN2 at 309 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BN2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN2 postcode area.
94,358
39
£ 38,138 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN2 — age 39, 47% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £396k. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bowden House School
Gildredge House
The Ropemakers' Academy
Summerdown School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Coombe Road Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Downs Hotel
- A Room With A View
- Ambassador Hotel
- Blanch House
- Brighton Inn Boutique Guest Accommodation
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- Arissy At The Kemp
- Bar Broadway
- Bar Revenge
- Bear At The Dover Castle
- Bear Inn
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Madeira Harvester
- Milkbar
- The Venue
- White Cloud Coffee
- Badgers Tennis Club
- + 203 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
- AA Charcoal Grill
- Asia Chef
- Beach House Cafe
- Belgian Chips
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- Acupuncture And Herbs
- Al-Amin Exotic Foods
- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery
- Archer's
- Asda Pharmacy
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda
- Budgens
- Budgens / Easy Hours
- Co-op
- + 12 more
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Area Profile: BN2 · Data under Open Government Licence