Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

DAWSON TERRACE, BN2 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAWSON TERRACE, BN2 0EL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN2 0EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN2 0EL combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£621k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £621k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BN2 0EL is a safe, established residential area on Dawson Terrace, 0.3km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £621k, up 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00085555 (shared with 7 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 0EL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 475,000

6 sales · Mean £ 507,333

Semi-Detached

£ 573,000

3 sales · Mean £ 586,333

Flat

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

BN2 0EL has low crime rates — 28 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour46
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order15

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.2 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.4 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.4 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.5 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils0.7 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.7 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Hanover Convenience0.7 km
  • Islingword Road Post Office0.5 km
  • K And A News0.7 km
  • O'Flinn Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Patching Lodge Shop0.6 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Bison Beer Beach Bar0.9 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.5 km
  • Cobden Arms0.7 km
  • Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.7 km
  • The Kemp0.7 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Arcobaleno0.7 km
  • Egg And Spoon0.7 km
  • Flour Pot Bakery0.7 km
  • Jungle Rumble Beach Cafe0.9 km
  • Moyos Burgers0.5 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.7 km
  • Tuckers0.7 km
  • Happy Family0.7 km
  • Yummie Grill And Pizza0.9 km
  • Mumbai Express0.1 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Blanch House0.9 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.9 km
  • Paskins Town House0.9 km
  • Sea Breeze0.8 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.6 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dawson Terrace0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Road0.1 km
  • Hadlow Close0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Road0.1 km
  • Hadlow Close0.1 km