Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN2 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AH.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN2 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

BN2 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-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 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Whitehawk in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within East Brighton ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0AH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00085134 (shared with 8 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 0AH. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
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 0AH is moderate at 79 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour87
Public order63
Criminal damage and arson32
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.0 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.6 km
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City Academy Whitehawk

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.7 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.9 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Islingword Road Post Office0.9 km
  • K And A News0.6 km
  • O'Flinn Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Patching Lodge Shop0.7 km
  • Queens Park Londis0.9 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Bison Beer Beach Bar0.8 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.6 km
  • Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.6 km
  • The Kemp0.6 km
  • Round Georges And Sage Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Arcobaleno0.7 km
  • Egg And Spoon0.7 km
  • Jungle Rumble Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.9 km
  • Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park0.8 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.7 km
  • Tuckers0.7 km
  • Castles Of Kemptown0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.9 km
  • Paskins Town House0.9 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.9 km
  • The Twenty One0.9 km
  • White House Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Mulberrys1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.9 km
  • London Road (Brighton)2.1 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Madehurst Close0.1 km
  • Donald Hall Road0.2 km
  • Beresford Road0.2 km
  • County Hospital Rear Entrance0.3 km
  • Evelyn Terrace0.4 km