Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0AB.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences255
Anti-social behaviour101
Public order76
Other theft45
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.1 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.7 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.7 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.9 km
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City Academy Whitehawk

Good396 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
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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
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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