Postcode local report
BN2 4HY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 4HY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 4HY
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 4HY sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (55/100). 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 55/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,559 people per sq km.
- 9 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 10 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 695 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 10 Auckland Drive Brighton BN2 4JS
hmo for up to 8 residents.
12 Oct 2030 - 224 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 95 Heath Hill Avenue Brighton BN2 4FH
hmo for up to 8 residents.
3 Apr 2030 - 311 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 42 Lower Bevendean Avenue Brighton BN2 4FE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
30 Oct 2029 - 264 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 Upper Bevendean Avenue Brighton BN2 4FF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Sep 2029 - 311 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 95 Heath Hill Avenue Brighton BN2 4FH
hmo for up to 8 residents.
6 Jun 2029 - 311 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 17 Upper Bevendean Avenue Brighton BN2 4FG
hmo for up to 8 residents.
1 Apr 2029 - 352 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 20 Upper Bevendean Avenue Brighton BN2 4FF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
2 May 2028 - 311 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 2 Plymouth Avenue Brighton BN2 4JB
hmo for up to 9 residents.
13 Mar 2028 - 204 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 4HY
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 4HYDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 4HYSchools reportMore detail for BN2 4HYProperty reportMore detail for BN2 4HYPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 4HY
Common questions about BN2 4HY
Is BN2 4HY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 55/100 (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 4HY?
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 4HY?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 4HY?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4HY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.