Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN2 0DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

260

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, BN2 0DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

BN2 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0DG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00085529 (shared with 8 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 0DG. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around BN2 0DG is above average at 106 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 offences368
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting126
Public order120
Drugs76

school Local Schools

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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.1 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.1 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.3 km
P

Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

39 nearby
  • Blanch House0.4 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.4 km
  • Paskins Town House0.4 km
  • Sea Breeze0.8 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Bear At The Dover Castle0.6 km
  • Free Haus1.0 km
  • No. 27 Brighton0.3 km
  • The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.3 km
  • 2 Church Street Wine And Cocktail Bar0.9 km
  • + 101 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

272 nearby
  • Brighton Curry0.3 km
  • Fallen Angel0.3 km
  • Bagelman0.9 km
  • Bruha0.9 km
  • Casa Della Pizza (North Street Pizzeria)0.9 km
  • + 267 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.7 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Happy Family0.2 km
  • Crepeaffaire0.9 km
  • Seaside Kebab0.9 km
  • What The Pitta0.9 km
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.4 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolate0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.9 km
  • Our Cornish Pasty Shop0.9 km
  • Sweet Williams0.9 km
  • Islingword Road Post Office0.6 km
  • + 87 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.3 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Park Street0.1 km
  • Egremont Place0.1 km
  • Upper Bedford Street0.2 km
  • Egremont Gate0.2 km