Postcode local report
BN2 5EU local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 5EU: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 5EU
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 5EU sits in Whitehawk & Marina, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (37/100). 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 37/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 2,975 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 14 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 344 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 4 Bristol Rise Bowring Way Brighton BN2 5EU
hmo for up to 5 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 1 Bristol Rise Bowring Way Brighton BN2 5EU
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 6 Bristol Rise Bowring Way Brighton BN2 5EU
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Bristol Rise Bowring Way Brighton BN2 5EU
hmo for up to 5 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Bristol Rise Bowring Way Brighton BN2 5EU
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Chichester Place Brighton BN2 1FE
hmo for up to 20 residents.
23 Jun 2029 - 353 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 230 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5JJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Feb 2029 - 292 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 49 Slinfold Close Brighton BN2 0YS
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Mar 2028 - 226 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 5EU
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 5EUDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 5EUSchools reportMore detail for BN2 5EUProperty reportMore detail for BN2 5EUPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 5EU
Common questions about BN2 5EU
Is BN2 5EU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 37/100 (High Change Pressure). 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 5EU?
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 5EU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN2 5EU?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 5EU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.