Postcode local report
BN2 3EA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 3EA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 3EA
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 3EA sits in Hanover & Elm Grove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (39/100). 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 39/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,497 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 21 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1198 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 20 Carisbrooke Road Brighton BN2 3EF
hmo for up to 5 residents.
17 Oct 2030 - 150 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 41 Clayton Road Brighton BN2 9ZP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Jun 2030 - 332 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 56 Hartington Road Brighton BN2 3PB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
31 Mar 2030 - 294 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 16 May Road Brighton BN2 3EB
hmo for up to 5 residents.
9 Sep 2029 - 39 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 217 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
14 Mar 2028 - 292 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 279 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 Mar 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 221 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 292 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 263 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 3EA
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 3EADemographics reportMore detail for BN2 3EASchools reportMore detail for BN2 3EAProperty reportMore detail for BN2 3EAPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 3EA
Common questions about BN2 3EA
Is BN2 3EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 39/100 (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 3EA?
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 3EA?
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 3EA?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 3EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.