Postcode report
BN2 5ET Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BN2 5ET: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN2 5ET is a postcode in Kemptown, 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 5ET, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN2 5ET are jobs 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 5ET is based on Brighton and Hove 025 Census 2021. It covers 9,086 residents, 2,497 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 25% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 62% 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 5ET, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £382k from 60 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 5ET can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN2 5ET 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 5ET is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 395 HMO licences, 26 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 5ET
Is BN2 5ET a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% 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 5ET?
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 5ET?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN2 5ET?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 5ET?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 5ET to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN2 5ET?
The latest median sold price is £382k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN2 5ET?
LocaleIQ currently shows 395 HMO licences, 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.