Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

FRESHFIELD ROAD, BN2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHFIELD ROAD, BN2 0BJ.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN2 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN2 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BN2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Freshfield Road, 0.2km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

The people who live in BN2 0BJ are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00085526 (shared with 11 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 0BJ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.2%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

BN2 0BJ has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences192
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order54
Other theft48
Criminal damage and arson43

school Local Schools

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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.1 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.3 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.4 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Allan Johns Rock/Confectionery0.9 km
  • Brighton Botanicals1.0 km
  • Good News1.0 km
  • Ice Cream Kiosk0.9 km
  • Mace Express - City News \& Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • All Bar One1.0 km
  • Be At One1.0 km
  • Fitz Regent1.0 km
  • Fountain Head (Wet Sales)1.0 km
  • The Black Horse Wet Sales1.0 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

127 nearby
  • Al Duomo1.0 km
  • Brighton Dome Café & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Brighton Palace Pier0.9 km
  • Gail's1.0 km
  • Old Steine Cafe0.9 km
  • + 122 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Beach House Cafe0.9 km
  • Burger Brothers1.0 km
  • VIP Very Italian Pizza0.9 km
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.4 km
  • Tuckers0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.8 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

31 nearby
  • A Room With A View0.6 km
  • Five0.6 km
  • Sea Spray Hotel0.6 km
  • Square Townhouse Limited0.6 km
  • Kipps Hostel0.8 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.4 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.8 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Freshfield Way0.2 km
  • Upper Bedford Street0.2 km
  • Freshfield Way0.2 km
  • Park Street0.2 km
  • Upper Bedford Street0.2 km