BN2 0BG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Brighton and Hove in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0BG is 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. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00085527 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0BG.
365
38
£ 39,500 /yr
42%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN2 0BG spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0BG. The average age is 37.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN2 0BG are high at 281 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
Carlton Hill Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Middle Street Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
160 nearby- Churchill's Supermarket0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- HMV0.8 km
- New Look0.8 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- + 155 more
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- Brighthelm0.7 km
- Crowns Brighton0.7 km
- Give A Try At Inn On The Square0.7 km
- Hatchet Harry's0.7 km
- Inn On The Square0.7 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
433 nearby- Ala's Cafe0.7 km
- Cafe W0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Ed's Easy Diner0.8 km
- Lazy Fin (Wet Sales)0.7 km
- + 428 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- Belgian Chips0.7 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
- Kebab House0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Zahara Bar0.6 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
43 nearby- Blanch House0.5 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.7 km
- Paskins Town House0.7 km
- Sea Breeze0.7 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Budgens Express0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton0.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.5 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Law Courts0.1 km
- American Express0.2 km
- Old Steine0.2 km
- Old Steine0.2 km
- Old Steine0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20BG · Data under Open Government Licence