BN2 0AB is a mixed residential area on Walpole Road, 0.6km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within East Brighton ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0AB is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00085099 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0AB.
267
42
£ 43,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, BN2 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0AB. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0AB is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Tarnerland Nursery School
City Academy Whitehawk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Blanch House0.8 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.7 km
- Paskins Town House0.7 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
- The Twenty One0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- No. 27 Brighton0.8 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.8 km
- The Black Dove0.9 km
- Round Georges And Sage Kitchen0.4 km
- St Georges Inn0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Brighton Curry0.7 km
- Fallen Angel0.8 km
- Alston Hotel0.9 km
- Anatolia Cuisine0.9 km
- Gusta1.0 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Happy Family0.7 km
- Golden Fried Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
- Kebab House1.0 km
- Castles Of Kemptown0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Convenience Corner0.9 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Shiv News0.9 km
- Clifford News0.3 km
- Down Store0.8 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.2 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- County Hospital Rear Entrance0.1 km
- Belle Vue Gardens0.1 km
- Donald Hall Road0.2 km
- College Place0.2 km
- Madehurst Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AB · Data under Open Government Licence