Is BN52 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in BN52 are higher than average, at 703 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of BN52?

The population for the BN52 area is approximately 179 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN52 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN52 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

179

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10

family_restroomFamily

1/10

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9/10

workEmployment

9/10

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8/10

paymentsAffluence

10/10

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9/10

homeHome Ownership

4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN52's 61% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN52 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove, South East, covering 73 active and 321 retired postcodes.

The majority of BN52 (100% of postcodes) consists of a highly educated, professional area — tech, finance, research workers.

Safety: Crime runs above average across BN52 at 703 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 45 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 BN52 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%

Asian / British Asian7.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour37

Violence and sexual offences22

Other theft14

Criminal damage and arson13

Bicycle theft10