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.
EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BQ.
207
41
£ 43,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Queen's Park Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Luke's Primary School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Tarnerland Nursery School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Elm Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
123 nearby- Tutto1.0 km
- Figaros0.9 km
- Frankies Grinder0.9 km
- Hola0.9 km
- Longrain0.9 km
- + 118 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Budgens / Easy Hours0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Budgens0.6 km
- J Sainsbury Plc1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BN20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence