Postcode local report
BN2 4RL local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 4RL: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 4RL
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 4RL sits in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as watch (65/100). 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 65/100 (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.
- 7 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 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.
- 500 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 5 Wheatfield Way Brighton BN2 4RQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
24 Aug 2030 - 198 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 25 Wheatfield Way Brighton BN2 4RQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Apr 2030 - 198 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 30 Staplefield Drive Brighton BN2 4RL
hmo for up to 5 residents.
13 Mar 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40 Staplefield Drive Brighton BN2 4RL
hmo for up to 5 residents.
8 Jun 2028 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Selba Drive Brighton BN2 4RG
hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 Mar 2028 - 274 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 25 Wheatfield Way Brighton BN2 4RQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 198 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 121 Staplefield Drive Brighton BN2 4RN
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 142 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 101 Staplefield Drive Brighton BN2 4RH
hmo for up to 5 residents.
28 Feb 2028 - 83 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 4RL
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 4RLDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 4RLSchools reportMore detail for BN2 4RLProperty reportMore detail for BN2 4RLPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 4RL
Common questions about BN2 4RL
Is BN2 4RL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 65/100 (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 4RL?
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 4RL?
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 4RL?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 4RL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.