Postcode Analysis Brighton and Hove, South East

EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST DRIVE, BN2 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

238

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN2 0BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN2 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on East Drive, 0.2km from Queens Park in Brighton and Hove. Administratively it sits within Queen's Park ward and the Brighton, Kemptown constituency.

For families considering a move, BN2 0BU represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00085561 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN2 0BU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 235,000

9 sales · Mean £ 216,388

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN2 0BU has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Primary School

Outstanding628 pupils0.2 km
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Queen's Park Primary School

Good328 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Spa Nursery School

Outstanding102 pupils0.5 km
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children

Good39 pupils0.6 km
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Tarnerland Nursery School

Outstanding107 pupils0.6 km
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Grove Primary School

Good402 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton Hill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

57 nearby
  • Brew Dog0.9 km
  • Brighton Bierhaus1.0 km
  • Caroline Of Brunswick1.0 km
  • Bison Beer Beach Bar1.0 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.5 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Figaros1.0 km
  • Frankies Grinder1.0 km
  • Glazed1.0 km
  • Stoney Point Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Arcobaleno0.8 km
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Budgens / Easy Hours0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Chikini1.0 km
  • Good Burger Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kemptown Cuisine0.8 km
  • Tuckers0.8 km
  • Fillets Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Hanover Convenience0.6 km
  • Islingword Road Post Office0.3 km
  • K And A News0.8 km
  • O'Flinn Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Patching Lodge Shop0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Blanch House0.9 km
  • Brighton Surf Hotel0.8 km
  • Paskins Town House0.8 km
  • Sea Breeze0.6 km
  • The Lanes Hotel0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brighton1.4 km
  • London Road (Brighton)1.5 km
  • Moulsecoomb2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen's Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Road0.1 km
  • Cuthbert Road0.1 km
  • Queen's Park Terrace0.1 km
  • Dawson Terrace0.1 km