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BN2

BRIGHTON

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN2 encompasses BRIGHTON and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £472,477
1yr change ▲ 8.8%
Crime 1% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£472,477

▲ 8.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

65% above national avg

Crime Rate

82.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in BN2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN2 is £472,477, broadly in line with the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN2 cost 64.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN2 have risen 8.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £634,445 482
Semi-detached £469,393 476
Terraced £496,421 1166
Flat £313,372 1216
All types £472,477 3500

5-Year Price History

£436K £456K £475K £495K £515K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

BN2 has a crime rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
31.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN2 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Tarnerland Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Royal Spa Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Coombe Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Carlton Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

283,870

Population

62

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
31.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN2 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN2 is collected by Brighton Council. The Band D rate is £2,081/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN2 — BRIGHTON

Area Summary

BN2 (BRIGHTON) offers above-average property prices (£472,477, 65% above national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN2 BRIGHTON

What is the average house price in BN2 BRIGHTON?
The average house price in BN2 (BRIGHTON) is £472,477, based on 3500 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 65% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.8% over the past year.
Is BN2 BRIGHTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BN2 is close to the national average at 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN2 BRIGHTON?
The population of BN2 (BRIGHTON) is approximately 283,870 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 31% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN2?
The average broadband download speed in BN2 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN2 BRIGHTON?
There are 28 schools in or near BN2. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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HOVE

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▲ 0.6% YoY

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