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BN2 4JH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove

LocaleIQ report for BN2 4JH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for BN2 4JH

Generated 26 Apr 2026

BN2 4JH sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (69/100). 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

LocaleIQ score69/100Watch change pressure
Crime context70Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.
Population density2,559people per sq km, Census area
Schools within 1 mile4open state schools matched nearby
Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10 in EnglandEnglish Indices of Deprivation 2025
Property context£382kBN2 district / sector proxy

Data says

Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026
  • LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 69/100 (Watch).
  • 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.
  • 4 state schools are within 1 mile; 4 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
  • 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
  • 1 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 277 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

Planning and local change

Open planning tab
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Licensed HMO at 85 Hornby Road Brighton BN2 4JH

hmo for up to 6 residents.

13 Jul 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 9 Hornby Road Brighton BN2 4JL

hmo for up to 6 residents.

10 Feb 2030 - 343 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 105 Norwich Drive Brighton BN2 4LG

hmo for up to 6 residents.

26 Nov 2029 - 295 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 103 Norwich Drive Brighton BN2 4LG

hmo for up to 6 residents.

22 Jul 2029 - 295 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 30 Bodiam Avenue Brighton BN2 4LQ

hmo for up to 8 residents.

18 Jun 2029 - 333 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 97 Hornby Road Brighton BN2 4JH

hmo for up to 6 residents.

16 Jun 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 8 Norwich Close Brighton BN2 4LH

hmo for up to 7 residents.

15 Apr 2029 - 356 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

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Licensed HMO at 63 Hornby Road Brighton BN2 4JH

hmo for up to 5 residents.

1 Mar 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register

Nearby context for BN2 4JH

Common questions about BN2 4JH

Is BN2 4JH a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 69/100 (Watch). 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 4JH?

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 4JH?

4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for BN2 4JH?

LocaleIQ matched BN2 4JH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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