Postcode local report
BN2 5TA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 5TA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 5TA
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 5TA sits in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (49/100). 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 49/100 (Changing).
- 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.
- 9 state schools are within 1 mile; 7 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 8 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 125 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 25 Arundel Street Brighton BN2 5TH
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Mar 2030 - 96 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 17 Rugby Place Brighton BN2 5JB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Jan 2030 - 245 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 1 Bristol Street Brighton BN2 5JT
hmo for up to 6 residents.
2 Jan 2030 - 336 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 40 Arundel Road Brighton BN2 5TB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
26 Nov 2029 - 93 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 5 Arundel Street Brighton BN2 5TG
hmo for up to 8 residents.
9 Oct 2029 - 120 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 4 Marlow Road Brighton BN2 5NB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Sep 2029 - 353 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 246 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5TA
hmo for up to 5 residents.
22 Jul 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 230 Eastern Road Brighton BN2 5JJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Feb 2029 - 355 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 5TA
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 5TADemographics reportMore detail for BN2 5TASchools reportMore detail for BN2 5TAProperty reportMore detail for BN2 5TAPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 5TA
Common questions about BN2 5TA
Is BN2 5TA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 49/100 (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 5TA?
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 5TA?
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 5TA?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 5TA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.