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BN1 2PL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN1 2PL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN1 2PL
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN1 2PL sits in Regency, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (36/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 36/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 18,327 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 16 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 320 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 22C Sillwood Street Brighton BN1 2PS
hmo for up to 9 residents.
1 Oct 2030 - 89 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 23 Norfolk Square Brighton BN1 2PD
hmo for up to 10 residents.
19 May 2030 - 128 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 64A Preston Street Brighton BN1 2HE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Jan 2030 - 261 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 14 Bedford Square Brighton BN1 2PN
hmo for up to 11 residents.
30 Sep 2029 - 55 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 9 Sillwood Road Brighton BN1 2LF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
18 Sep 2029 - 188 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 28 Castle Street Brighton BN1 2HD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
5 Aug 2029 - 312 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 4 Montpelier Road Brighton BN1 2LQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Jul 2029 - 94 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 16 Norfolk Square Brighton BN1 2PB
hmo for up to 9 residents.
15 Jul 2029 - 171 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN1 2PL
BN1 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextBrighton and Hove districtDistrict-level report indexBN1 4ND17 recent local signalsBN1 4QD13 recent local signalsBN1 4QH13 recent local signalsBN1 7JB13 recent local signalsBN1 7HA10 recent local signalsCrime reportMore detail for BN1 2PLDemographics reportMore detail for BN1 2PLSchools reportMore detail for BN1 2PLProperty reportMore detail for BN1 2PLPlanning reportMore detail for BN1 2PL
Common questions about BN1 2PL
Is BN1 2PL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 36/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN1 2PL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN1 2PL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN1 2PL?
LocaleIQ matched BN1 2PL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.