Postcode local report
BN2 4BQ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 4BQ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 4BQ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 4BQ sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (46/100). 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 46/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,072 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.
- 1315 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 4 Baden Road Brighton BN2 4DP
hmo for up to 5 residents.
24 Dec 2030 - 145 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 85 Coombe Road Brighton BN2 4ED
hmo for up to 5 residents.
29 Jun 2030 - 68 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 96 Coombe Road Brighton BN2 4EE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 Mar 2030 - 108 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 58 Nesbitt Road Brighton BN2 4BL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 Dec 2029 - 181 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 23 Buller Road Brighton BN2 4BH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
9 Dec 2029 - 259 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 8 Willingdon Road Brighton BN2 4DF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
16 Oct 2029 - 339 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 122 Coombe Road Brighton BN2 4EE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Oct 2029 - 108 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 33 Baden Road Brighton BN2 4DP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 Sep 2029 - 145 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 4BQ
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 4BQDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 4BQSchools reportMore detail for BN2 4BQProperty reportMore detail for BN2 4BQPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 4BQ
Common questions about BN2 4BQ
Is BN2 4BQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 46/100 (Changing). 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 4BQ?
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 4BQ?
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 4BQ?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4BQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.