Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN2 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

488

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN2 0AL 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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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BN2 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BN2 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 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 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00085528 (shared with 11 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 0AL. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BN2 0AL is moderate at 78 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 offences286
Anti-social behaviour114
Public order76
Other theft51
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.2 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.3 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.7 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement158 pupils0.8 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Islingword Road Post Office0.8 km
  • K And A News0.2 km
  • O'Flinn Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Patching Lodge Shop0.3 km
  • Queens Park Londis0.8 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Bison Beer Beach Bar0.4 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.2 km
  • Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.2 km
  • The Kemp0.2 km
  • Brighton Bierhaus1.0 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Arcobaleno0.3 km
  • Egg And Spoon0.3 km
  • Jungle Rumble Beach Cafe0.4 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.8 km
  • Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park0.6 km
  • + 89 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.3 km
  • Tuckers0.3 km
  • Chikini0.9 km
  • Real Greek Gyros1.0 km
  • Island Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Nineteen0.9 km
  • Blanch House0.6 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.5 km
  • Paskins Town House0.5 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.7 km
  • London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Freshfield Way0.1 km
  • Freshfield Way0.1 km
  • College Place0.1 km
  • College Place0.2 km
  • Upper Bedford Street0.2 km