BN2 0AZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00085525 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AZ.
313
35
£ 39,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN2 0AZ — age 35, 31% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0AZ. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0AZ is above average at 130 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
Royal Spa Nursery School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
St Luke's Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Middle Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Blanch House0.3 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.3 km
- Paskins Town House0.3 km
- Sea Breeze0.8 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.4 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
132 nearby- Bear At The Dover Castle0.7 km
- No. 27 Brighton0.1 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.2 km
- 2 Church Street Wine And Cocktail Bar0.8 km
- Bar Valentino (wet Sales)0.8 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
328 nearby- Brighton Curry0.3 km
- Fallen Angel0.3 km
- Bagelman0.8 km
- Black Mocha0.9 km
- Bruha0.7 km
- + 323 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- Budgens / Easy Hours0.6 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Happy Family0.0 km
- Crepeaffaire0.7 km
- Seaside Kebab0.8 km
- What The Pitta0.8 km
- Kemptown Cuisine0.5 km
- + 54 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Gloucester Wines And News0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolate0.8 km
- Oliver Bonas0.8 km
- Our Cornish Pasty Shop0.8 km
- Sweet Williams0.8 km
- + 101 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.2 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Egremont Place0.1 km
- Devonshire Place0.1 km
- Park Street0.1 km
- Park Street0.1 km
- Upper Rock Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AZ · Data under Open Government Licence