BN2 0AR is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00085518 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AR.
244
38
£ 39,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AR 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.
Area Character
BN2 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 0AR. The average age is 38.0. 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 0AR is above average at 104 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
Tarnerland Nursery School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Middle Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
164 nearby- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.7 km
- Blueberrys0.6 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.5 km
- Good News0.6 km
- Kantenya0.8 km
- + 159 more
Pub, NightClub
170 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- Be At One0.6 km
- Cut Your Wolf Loose0.6 km
- Fitz Regent0.6 km
- Fountain Head (Wet Sales)0.5 km
- + 165 more
Restaurant, Cafe
409 nearby- Al Duomo0.6 km
- Blossom Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant0.6 km
- Brighton Palace Pier0.7 km
- Brighton Pizza And Chicken (previously Pizza Chalet)0.9 km
- + 404 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Taj The Grocer0.9 km
- Budgens Express0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- African Chow0.8 km
- Beach House Cafe0.7 km
- Burger Brothers0.5 km
- KFC0.8 km
- We Love Falafel0.6 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Pump House Public House0.7 km
- Queens Hotel0.8 km
- The Garden At Cappadocia Guest House0.6 km
- A Room With A View0.6 km
- Five0.5 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.4 km
- Moulsecoomb2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Egremont Gate0.1 km
- Egremont Gate0.2 km
- Albion Hill0.3 km
- Egremont Place0.3 km
- American Express0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AR · Data under Open Government Licence