Postcode local report
BN2 3LJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 3LJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 3LJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 3LJ sits in Hanover & Elm Grove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). 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 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 15,474 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 29 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1520 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 14 Caledonian Road Brighton BN2 3HX
hmo for up to 7 residents.
3 Oct 2030 - 298 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 170 Lewes Road Brighton BN2 3LD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Sep 2030 - 312 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 13 Inverness Road Brighton BN2 3JB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Aug 2030 - 216 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 14 Edinburgh Road Brighton BN2 3HY
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Aug 2030 - 255 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 21 Gladstone Place Brighton BN2 3QE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
22 Jun 2030 - 196 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 29 Caledonian Road Brighton BN2 3HX
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 May 2030 - 298 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 Pevensey Road Brighton BN2 3AG
hmo for up to 7 residents.
21 Apr 2030 - 111 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 7 Franklin Road Brighton BN2 3AD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
5 Apr 2030 - 222 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 3LJ
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 3LJDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 3LJSchools reportMore detail for BN2 3LJProperty reportMore detail for BN2 3LJPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 3LJ
Common questions about BN2 3LJ
Is BN2 3LJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (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 3LJ?
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 3LJ?
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 3LJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 3LJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.