BN2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tillstone Street, 0.3km 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 0BD is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £427k, down 25.0% year-on-year. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00085529 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TILLSTONE STREET, BN2 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TILLSTONE STREET, BN2 0BD.
260
43
£ 39,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in BN2 0BD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0BD. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 495,000
10 sales · Mean £ 439,500
Flat
£ 317,000
8 sales · Mean £ 319,437
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0BD is above average at 95 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
Queen's Park Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery 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
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Archer's1.0 km
- Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.7 km
- Blueberrys0.9 km
- Brighton Botanicals0.8 km
- Good News0.7 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Blanch House0.4 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.4 km
- Paskins Town House0.4 km
- Sea Breeze0.7 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.4 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
119 nearby- Bear At The Dover Castle0.6 km
- Free Haus1.0 km
- No. 27 Brighton0.2 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.3 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
296 nearby- Brighton Curry0.4 km
- Café Des Couleurs1.0 km
- Fallen Angel0.4 km
- Village1.0 km
- Al Duomo0.7 km
- + 291 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Budgens0.4 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Happy Family0.1 km
- Yummie Grill And Pizza1.0 km
- Beach House Cafe0.7 km
- Burger Brothers0.8 km
- We Love Falafel0.9 km
- + 49 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.2 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Moulsecoomb2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Egremont Place0.1 km
- Park Street0.1 km
- Park Street0.1 km
- Egremont Gate0.2 km
- Egremont Gate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20BD · Data under Open Government Licence