Postcode local report
BN2 1RJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 1RJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 1RJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 1RJ sits in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (35/100). 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 35/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 14,148 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 23 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 706 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 49 Old Steine Brighton BN1 1NH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 May 2030 - 318 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 Manchester Street Brighton BN2 1TF
hmo for up to 5 residents.
20 Aug 2029 - 147 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 20 Prince's Street Brighton BN2 1RD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
23 Jun 2029 - 133 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 20 George Street Brighton BN2 1RH
hmo for up to 5 residents.
5 Apr 2029 - 23 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 32 George Street Brighton BN2 1RH
hmo for up to 5 residents.
5 Mar 2029 - 23 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Dorset Gardens Brighton BN2 1RL
hmo for up to 8 residents.
17 Nov 2028 - 60 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40 Grand Parade Brighton BN2 9QA
hmo for up to 8 residents.
16 Nov 2028 - 361 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Dorset Gardens Brighton BN2 1RL
hmo for up to 9 residents.
6 Nov 2028 - 60 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 1RJ
BN2 postcode reportsBroader outward-code contextBrighton and Hove districtDistrict-level report indexBN2 3HX21 recent local signalsBN2 4FA19 recent local signalsBN2 3FD16 recent local signalsBN2 3PD15 recent local signalsBN2 3PE15 recent local signalsCrime reportMore detail for BN2 1RJDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 1RJSchools reportMore detail for BN2 1RJProperty reportMore detail for BN2 1RJPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 1RJ
Common questions about BN2 1RJ
Is BN2 1RJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 35/100 (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 BN2 1RJ?
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 BN2 1RJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 1RJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 1RJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.