BN2 0AF is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within East Brighton ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0AF is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00085099 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AF.
267
42
£ 43,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in BN2 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0AF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0AF is moderate at 71 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
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Queen's Park Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
City Academy Whitehawk
Tarnerland Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Blanch House0.8 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.7 km
- Paskins Town House0.7 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.7 km
- The Twenty One0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- No. 27 Brighton0.9 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.8 km
- The Black Dove0.9 km
- Round Georges And Sage Kitchen0.4 km
- St Georges Inn0.3 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Brighton Curry0.7 km
- Fallen Angel0.8 km
- Alston Hotel1.0 km
- Anatolia Cuisine0.9 km
- The Lantern Theatre/The Academy Of Creative0.9 km
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Family0.8 km
- Golden Fried Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
- Kebab House0.9 km
- Castles Of Kemptown0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Convenience Corner0.9 km
- Shiv News0.9 km
- Clifford News0.3 km
- Down Store0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.2 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- County Hospital Rear Entrance0.0 km
- Donald Hall Road0.1 km
- Belle Vue Gardens0.2 km
- Madehurst Close0.2 km
- College Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AF · Data under Open Government Licence