BN2 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
This is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00085528 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AL.
488
34
£ 43,500 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN2 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0AL. The average age is 34.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN2 0AL is moderate at 78 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
Queen's Park Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Luke's Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Carlton Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Islingword Road Post Office0.8 km
- K And A News0.2 km
- O'Flinn Pharmacy0.9 km
- Patching Lodge Shop0.3 km
- Queens Park Londis0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bison Beer Beach Bar0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.2 km
- Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.2 km
- The Kemp0.2 km
- Brighton Bierhaus1.0 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Arcobaleno0.3 km
- Egg And Spoon0.3 km
- Jungle Rumble Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Moyos Burgers0.8 km
- Open Bakery Cafe In Queens Park0.6 km
- + 89 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Kemptown Cuisine0.3 km
- Tuckers0.3 km
- Chikini0.9 km
- Real Greek Gyros1.0 km
- Island Takeaway0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Nineteen0.9 km
- Blanch House0.6 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.5 km
- Paskins Town House0.5 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.5 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.7 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.0 km
- Moulsecoomb2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Freshfield Way0.1 km
- Freshfield Way0.1 km
- College Place0.1 km
- College Place0.2 km
- Upper Bedford Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AL · Data under Open Government Licence