BN3 2GQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Hove in Brighton and Hove. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Goldsmid ward and the Hove constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN3 2GQ are sourced from Output Area E00085160 (shared with 891 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN3 2GQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN3 2GQ.
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37
£ 51,200 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN3 2GQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN3 2GQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN3 2GQ. The average age is 36.9. 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)
BN3 2GQ has low crime rates — 28 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
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Brunswick Primary School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Stanford Infant School
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Aldrington CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- AJ Star Store0.8 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Eaton News0.6 km
- Higgins Wines Ltd1.0 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Blind Busker0.8 km
- The Claremont0.9 km
- The Urchin0.7 km
- Langfords Hotel0.9 km
- Seafield House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Bison Beer Crafthouse0.8 km
- Grasshoppers0.2 km
- Hove Place - Kitchen Franchise0.9 km
- Hove Place (wet Sales)0.9 km
- Sussex Cricketer0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Aji Sushi0.8 km
- Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Baked0.8 km
- Buon Appetito0.9 km
- Chilli0.8 km
- + 105 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Gandom0.8 km
- Nayeb Kebab House0.6 km
- Montefiore Fisheries1.0 km
- Spice Merchant1.0 km
- Hove Patisserie0.2 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hove0.2 km
- Aldrington1.0 km
- Preston Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Upper Drive0.1 km
- Eaton Gardens0.1 km
- Eaton Gardens0.1 km
- The Drive0.2 km
- Hove Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN32GQ · Data under Open Government Licence