BN2 0EA is a mixed residential area on Walpole Road, 0.5km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within East Brighton ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
BN2 0EA is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £787k, down 26.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00085131 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALPOLE ROAD, BN2 0EA.
260
40
£ 43,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN2 0EA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 26.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0EA. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 900,000
1 sales · Mean £ 900,000
Semi-Detached
£ 660,000
2 sales · Mean £ 660,000
Terraced
£ 819,500
4 sales · Mean £ 828,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0EA is moderate at 74 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
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Carlton Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Islingword Road Post Office0.8 km
- K And A News0.3 km
- O'Flinn Pharmacy0.9 km
- Patching Lodge Shop0.4 km
- Queens Park Londis0.9 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Bison Beer Beach Bar0.5 km
- Buzz Bingo0.3 km
- Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.3 km
- The Kemp0.3 km
- Bear At The Dover Castle1.0 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Arcobaleno0.3 km
- Egg And Spoon0.3 km
- Jungle Rumble Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Moyos Burgers0.9 km
- Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park0.7 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Kemptown Cuisine0.3 km
- Tuckers0.3 km
- Rocky's Pizza0.8 km
- Happy Family0.6 km
- Mumbai Express0.3 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Blanch House0.7 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.6 km
- Paskins Town House0.6 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.6 km
- The Twenty One0.6 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens0.5 km
- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.8 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.1 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Gardens0.1 km
- College Place0.1 km
- College Place0.1 km
- County Hospital Rear Entrance0.2 km
- Freshfield Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20EA · Data under Open Government Licence