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BN52 9AW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Brighton and Hove
About BN52 9AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN52 9AW is a postcode in Goldsmid, Brighton and Hove, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN52 9AW, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN52 9AW are safety and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN52 9AW is based on Brighton and Hove 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,885 residents, 11,947 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 49% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
Families checking schools near BN52 9AW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 8 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN52 9AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN52 9AW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 228 HMO licences, 25 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN52 9AW
Is BN52 9AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN52 9AW?
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 BN52 9AW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN52 9AW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 8 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN52 9AW?
LocaleIQ matched BN52 9AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN52 9AW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 228 HMO licences, 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.