Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

BN52 9PL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN52 9PL.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN52 9PL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

BN52 9PL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BN52 9PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Hove in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.

Day-to-day life in BN52 9PL has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN52 9PL are sourced from Output Area E00085160 (shared with 891 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 BN52 9PL. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

BN52 9PL 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order24
Other theft23
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.6 km
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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Good2450 pupils0.8 km
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Brunswick Primary School

Good798 pupils0.8 km
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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1170 pupils1.1 km
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Stanford Infant School

Good236 pupils1.2 km
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Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

Good577 pupils1.3 km
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Aldrington CofE Primary School

Good429 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • AJ Star Store0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Eaton News0.6 km
  • Higgins Wines Ltd1.0 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Blind Busker0.8 km
  • The Claremont0.9 km
  • The Urchin0.7 km
  • Langfords Hotel0.9 km
  • Seafield House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Bison Beer Crafthouse0.8 km
  • Grasshoppers0.2 km
  • Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.9 km
  • Hove Place (wet Sales)0.9 km
  • Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • Aji Sushi0.8 km
  • Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Baked0.8 km
  • Buon Appetito0.9 km
  • Chilli0.8 km
  • + 105 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Gandom0.8 km
  • Nayeb Kebab House0.6 km
  • Montefiore Fisheries1.0 km
  • Spice Merchant1.0 km
  • Hove Patisserie0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hove0.2 km
  • Aldrington1.0 km
  • Preston Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Upper Drive0.1 km
  • Eaton Gardens0.1 km
  • Eaton Gardens0.1 km
  • The Drive0.2 km
  • Hove Railway Station0.2 km