Postcode local report
BN3 2FN local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ report for BN3 2FN: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for BN3 2FN
Generated 26 Apr 2026BN3 2FN sits in Central Hove, Brighton and Hove. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). 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 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (0% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 17,438 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 6 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 13 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 252 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 25 Wilbury Grove Hove BN3 3JQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
28 Jun 2030 - 249 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 61 Tisbury Road Hove BN3 3BL
hmo for up to 12 residents.
20 Sep 2029 - 313 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at The Stables Wilbury Grove Hove BN3 3JQ
hmo for up to 6 residents.
13 Dec 2028 - 249 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 3 Salisbury Road Hove BN3 3AB
hmo for up to 8 residents.
1 Nov 2028 - 235 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 12 The Drive Hove BN3 3JA
hmo for up to 30 residents.
25 Aug 2028 - 129 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 68 Tisbury Road Hove BN3 3BB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
4 Apr 2028 - 292 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 106A Church Road Hove BN3 2EB
hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Feb 2028 - 279 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 26A Church Road Hove BN3 2FN
hmo for up to 4 residents.
12 Nov 2027 - 0 m - Brighton & Hove Mandatory HMO Register
Nearby context for BN3 2FN
Common questions about BN3 2FN
Is BN3 2FN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (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 BN3 2FN?
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 BN3 2FN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN3 2FN?
LocaleIQ matched BN3 2FN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.