BN2 0AP 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 0AP is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00085099 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0AP.
267
42
£ 43,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0AP 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
BN2 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0AP. 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
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)
Crime around BN2 0AP is moderate at 79 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 Mark's CofE Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
St Luke's Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Carlton Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Blanch House0.7 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.6 km
- Paskins Town House0.6 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.6 km
- The Twenty One0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- No. 27 Brighton0.8 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.7 km
- Bison Beer Beach Bar0.4 km
- Buzz Bingo0.4 km
- Golden Foods At Golden Cannon0.3 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Brighton Curry0.6 km
- Fallen Angel0.7 km
- The Cookie Guys0.9 km
- The Whitehawk Inn1.0 km
- Starfish And Coffee0.8 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Happy Family0.7 km
- Golden Fried Chicken And Pizza0.9 km
- Rocky's Pizza0.9 km
- Kemptown Cuisine0.3 km
- Tuckers0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Mindful Extracts0.4 km
- Islingword Road Post Office1.0 km
- K And A News0.3 km
- Patching Lodge Shop0.5 km
- Queens Park Londis1.0 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.9 km
- London Road (Brighton)2.2 km
- Moulsecoomb2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Gardens0.0 km
- College Place0.1 km
- College Place0.1 km
- County Hospital Rear Entrance0.1 km
- County Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20AP · Data under Open Government Licence