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BN2 4PQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Brighton and Hove
About BN2 4PQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN2 4PQ is a postcode in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN2 4PQ, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN2 4PQ are safety and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN2 4PQ is based on Brighton and Hove 002 Census 2021. It covers 10,112 residents, 1,679 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 20, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near BN2 4PQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £382k from 87 rolling sales, up 0.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN2 4PQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN2 4PQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN2 4PQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 327 HMO licences, 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN2 4PQ
Is BN2 4PQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN2 4PQ?
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 4PQ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 4PQ?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4PQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN2 4PQ?
The latest median sold price is £382k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN2 4PQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 327 HMO licences, 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.