Postcode local report
BN2 4RA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 4RA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 4RA
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 4RA sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (51/100). 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 51/100 (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.
- 6 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 727 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 71 Hillside Brighton BN2 4TF
hmo for up to 6 residents.
21 Dec 2030 - 236 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 68 The Avenue Brighton BN2 4FA
hmo for up to 6 residents.
5 Nov 2030 - 232 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 93 The Avenue Brighton BN2 4GG
hmo for up to 5 residents.
17 Jan 2030 - 164 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 141 Bevendean Crescent Brighton BN2 4RE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
16 Nov 2029 - 264 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 32 Bevendean Crescent Brighton BN2 4RA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
4 Nov 2029 - 0 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 - 327 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 - 259 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 8 Medmerry Hill Brighton BN2 4TQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
9 Sep 2029 - 257 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 4RA
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 4RADemographics reportMore detail for BN2 4RASchools reportMore detail for BN2 4RAProperty reportMore detail for BN2 4RAPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 4RA
Common questions about BN2 4RA
Is BN2 4RA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 51/100 (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 4RA?
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 4RA?
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 4RA?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4RA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.