BN2 0EF is a mixed residential area on Canning Street, 0.4km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, down 40.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00085523 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANNING STREET, BN2 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNING STREET, BN2 0EF.
301
38
£ 43,500 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0EF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN2 0EF spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 40.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0EF. The average age is 38.5. 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
Terraced
£ 520,000
18 sales · Mean £ 518,777
Flat
£ 280,000
11 sales · Mean £ 293,409
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0EF is moderate at 60 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
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
City Academy Whitehawk
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Blanch House0.8 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.7 km
- Paskins Town House0.7 km
- Sea Breeze0.9 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.8 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Bear At The Dover Castle0.8 km
- No. 27 Brighton0.8 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.8 km
- Bison Beer Beach Bar0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Brighton Curry0.7 km
- Fallen Angel0.8 km
- Arcobaleno0.5 km
- Egg And Spoon0.5 km
- Flour Pot Bakery0.9 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Happy Family0.7 km
- Kemptown Cuisine0.5 km
- Tuckers0.5 km
- Rocky's Pizza0.9 km
- Mumbai Express0.1 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Hanover Convenience0.9 km
- Islingword Road Post Office0.6 km
- K And A News0.5 km
- O'Flinn Pharmacy0.7 km
- Patching Lodge Shop0.5 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.9 km
- Moulsecoomb2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Evelyn Terrace0.1 km
- Evelyn Terrace0.1 km
- Hadlow Close0.2 km
- Dawson Terrace0.2 km
- Cuthbert Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20EF · Data under Open Government Licence