BN2 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Freshfield Place, 0.2km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
The people who live in BN2 0BN are typical of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k, up 18.6% year-on-year. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00085526 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRESHFIELD PLACE, BN2 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHFIELD PLACE, BN2 0BN.
256
44
£ 39,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN2 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN2 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0BN. The average age is 43.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 671,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN2 0BN has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Queen's Park Primary School
Royal Spa Nursery School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Carlton Hill Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Elm Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Archer's0.9 km
- Hilly Laine1.0 km
- Hanover Convenience0.9 km
- Islingword Road Post Office0.5 km
- K And A News0.4 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
33 nearby- Blanch House0.5 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.5 km
- Paskins Town House0.5 km
- Sea Breeze0.7 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.5 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Bear At The Dover Castle0.6 km
- Free Haus0.9 km
- No. 27 Brighton0.4 km
- The Admiral1.0 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.4 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
208 nearby- Brighton Curry0.4 km
- Café Des Couleurs0.9 km
- Fallen Angel0.5 km
- Village0.9 km
- Bruha1.0 km
- + 203 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Budgens0.4 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Budgens / Easy Hours0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- J Sainsbury Plc0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Happy Family0.3 km
- Yummie Grill And Pizza0.9 km
- Crepeaffaire1.0 km
- Kemptown Cuisine0.5 km
- Tuckers0.5 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.3 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.7 km
- Moulsecoomb2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Park Street0.2 km
- Park Street0.2 km
- Upper Bedford Street0.2 km
- Freshfield Way0.3 km
- Egremont Gate0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20BN · Data under Open Government Licence