Postcode local report
BN2 9SR local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 9SR: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 9SR
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 9SR sits in Hanover & Elm Grove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (42/100). 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 42/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 19,131 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.
- 33 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1478 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 73 Lincoln Street Brighton BN2 9UG
hmo for up to 6 residents.
27 Sep 2030 - 40 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 28 Islingword Street Brighton BN2 9UR
hmo for up to 5 residents.
18 Aug 2030 - 127 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 1 Jackson Street Brighton BN2 9UL
hmo for up to 5 residents.
26 May 2030 - 59 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 100 Hanover Terrace Brighton BN2 9SP
hmo for up to 5 residents.
23 May 2030 - 93 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 81 Washington Street Brighton BN2 9SR
hmo for up to 5 residents.
14 May 2030 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 89 Hanover Terrace Brighton BN2 9SP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
14 Mar 2030 - 93 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 90 Southover Street Brighton BN2 9UD
hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Mar 2030 - 135 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at Maisonette 10 Gladstone Terrace Brighton BN2 3LB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Mar 2030 - 336 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 9SR
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 9SRDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 9SRSchools reportMore detail for BN2 9SRProperty reportMore detail for BN2 9SRPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 9SR
Common questions about BN2 9SR
Is BN2 9SR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 42/100 (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 9SR?
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 9SR?
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 9SR?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 9SR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.