Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BQ.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN2 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (68%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 88.3% year-on-year.

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

BN2 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on East Drive, 0.1km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

For families considering a move, BN2 0BQ represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 88.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00085519 (shared with 4 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 0BQ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,400,000

8 sales · Mean £ 1,323,062

Detached

£ 1,700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,560,000

Terraced

£ 1,175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN2 0BQ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences86
Anti-social behaviour55
Other theft29
Drugs23
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.2 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.5 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

65 nearby
  • The Eagle (wet Sales)1.0 km
  • Brew Dog0.8 km
  • Brighton Bierhaus0.9 km
  • Infinity Bar0.9 km
  • Latest Music Bar1.0 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

123 nearby
  • Tutto1.0 km
  • Figaros0.9 km
  • Frankies Grinder0.9 km
  • Hola0.9 km
  • Longrain0.9 km
  • + 118 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Acupuncture And Herbs0.9 km
  • Karma Foods And Off Licence0.9 km
  • Hisbe Food C.I.C.1.0 km
  • Mace Express - City News \& Convenience Store0.9 km
  • P R News Ltd0.9 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Nineteen0.9 km
  • Kipps Hostel0.9 km
  • A Room With A View0.8 km
  • Five0.8 km
  • Sea Spray Hotel0.8 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • J Sainsbury Plc1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Chikini0.9 km
  • Real Greek Gyros0.9 km
  • Sweet Shop Shakes1.0 km
  • City Kebab1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.4 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cuthbert Road0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Road0.2 km
  • Dawson Terrace0.2 km
  • Evelyn Terrace0.2 km
  • Evelyn Terrace0.2 km