Postcode local report
BN2 4RD local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 4RD: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 4RD
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 4RD sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (59/100). 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 59/100 (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.
- 7 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 3 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 666 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 - 284 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 85 Hillside Brighton BN2 4TE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 Sep 2030 - 342 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 141 Bevendean Crescent Brighton BN2 4RE
hmo for up to 6 residents.
16 Nov 2029 - 48 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 8 Medmerry Hill Brighton BN2 4TQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
9 Sep 2029 - 83 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 22 Medmerry Hill Brighton BN2 4TQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
5 Aug 2029 - 83 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 6 Nyetimber Hill Brighton BN2 4TL
hmo for up to 7 residents.
17 Jul 2029 - 141 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 51 Medmerry Hill Brighton BN2 4TP
hmo for up to 5 residents.
6 Apr 2029 - 103 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 - 344 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 4RD
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 4RDDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 4RDSchools reportMore detail for BN2 4RDProperty reportMore detail for BN2 4RDPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 4RD
Common questions about BN2 4RD
Is BN2 4RD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 59/100 (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 4RD?
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 4RD?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 4RD?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4RD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.