BN2 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN2 0BT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 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 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00085529 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN2 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN2 0BT.
260
43
£ 39,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in BN2 0BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-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 0BT. The average age is 43.0. 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 0BT is moderate at 84 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
Royal Spa Nursery School
Queen's Park Primary School
Tarnerland Nursery School
Carlton Hill Primary School
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
St Luke's Primary School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Archer's0.9 km
- Hilly Laine0.9 km
- Gloucester Wines And News0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolate0.8 km
- North Laine Café & Taster - Out Fry, A Burger, Saucy Buns1.0 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Blanch House0.4 km
- Brighton Surf Hotel0.5 km
- Paskins Town House0.5 km
- Sea Breeze0.6 km
- The Lanes Hotel0.5 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
124 nearby- Bear At The Dover Castle0.5 km
- Free Haus0.9 km
- No. 27 Brighton0.3 km
- The Admiral0.9 km
- The Pub Dog At The Sidewinder0.4 km
- + 119 more
Restaurant, Cafe
311 nearby- Brighton Curry0.4 km
- Café Des Couleurs0.9 km
- Fallen Angel0.4 km
- Village0.9 km
- Bagelman0.8 km
- + 306 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Budgens0.4 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Budgens / Easy Hours0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Happy Family0.2 km
- Yummie Grill And Pizza0.9 km
- Crepeaffaire0.8 km
- Seaside Kebab0.9 km
- What The Pitta0.9 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brighton1.2 km
- London Road (Brighton)1.6 km
- Moulsecoomb2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Egremont Gate0.1 km
- Egremont Gate0.1 km
- Egremont Place0.1 km
- Park Street0.2 km
- Park Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN20BT · Data under Open Government Licence