Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN2 0BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

365

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences874
Anti-social behaviour592
Shoplifting425
Public order343
Other theft216

school Local Schools

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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.5 km
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Middle Street Primary School

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Primary School

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School

Good144 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Good181 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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