Postcode local report
BN2 9XJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN2 9XJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN2 9XJ
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN2 9XJ sits in Hanover & Elm Grove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (43/100). 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 43/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 10,072 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.
- 28 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1415 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 232 Queens Park Road Brighton BN2 9ZB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Jul 2030 - 164 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 41 Clayton Road Brighton BN2 9ZP
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Jun 2030 - 307 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 92 Islingword Road Brighton BN2 9SJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
11 Nov 2029 - 296 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 31 Bentham Road Brighton BN2 9XB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Aug 2029 - 100 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 21 Carlyle Street Brighton BN2 9XU
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Apr 2029 - 95 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 171 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3ES
hmo for up to 9 residents.
6 Mar 2029 - 239 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 249 Queens Park Road Brighton BN2 9XJ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
19 Feb 2029 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 4 Plumpton Road Brighton BN2 9YL
hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 Dec 2028 - 219 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN2 9XJ
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 9XJDemographics reportMore detail for BN2 9XJSchools reportMore detail for BN2 9XJProperty reportMore detail for BN2 9XJPlanning reportMore detail for BN2 9XJ
Common questions about BN2 9XJ
Is BN2 9XJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 43/100 (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 9XJ?
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 9XJ?
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 9XJ?
LocaleIQ matched BN2 9XJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.