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Brighton BN11 2 area guide

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Is Brighton BN11 2 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN11 2), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £380,520 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Brighton BN11 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN11 2 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (434 of 5,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 394 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £47,648 (198 sales)1996: £53,616 (261 sales)1997: £60,893 (330 sales)1998: £66,002 (298 sales)1999: £74,504 (303 sales)2000: £84,243 (241 sales)2001: £98,719 (328 sales)2002: £120,065 (307 sales)2003: £148,761 (271 sales)2004: £160,010 (280 sales)2005: £165,067 (227 sales)2006: £182,620 (321 sales)2007: £198,369 (265 sales)2008: £178,296 (143 sales)2009: £180,413 (146 sales)2010: £192,458 (144 sales)2011: £195,415 (130 sales)2012: £182,938 (166 sales)2013: £195,867 (171 sales)2014: £223,307 (208 sales)2015: £225,937 (223 sales)2016: £253,362 (196 sales)2017: £288,169 (197 sales)2018: £338,975 (181 sales)2019: £279,950 (193 sales)2020: £293,889 (151 sales)2021: £474,856 (337 sales)2022: £361,494 (199 sales)2023: £362,717 (179 sales)2024: £380,520 (174 sales)2025: £475,916 (167 sales)2026: £315,081 (37 sales) 2026: £315,081 (37 sales) — part year so far £475,916 £47,648 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in BN11 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 51 crimesJun 24: 51 crimesJul 24: 61 crimesAug 24: 69 crimesSep 24: 56 crimesOct 24: 52 crimesNov 24: 67 crimesDec 24: 64 crimesFeb 25: 46 crimesMar 25: 61 crimesApr 25: 47 crimesMay 25: 63 crimesJun 25: 63 crimesJul 25: 62 crimesAug 25: 76 crimesSep 25: 57 crimesOct 25: 54 crimesNov 25: 53 crimesDec 25: 58 crimesFeb 26: 36 crimesMar 26: 80 crimesApr 26: 61 crimes Apr 26: 61 crimes 80 36 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in BN11 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 59/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
43
One-person households
39%
Households with children
25%
Households
5,420

Owned 59% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 31%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN11 2.

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Brighton BN11 2: frequently asked questions

Is Brighton BN11 2 a good place to live?

In Brighton (BN11 2), recorded crime is 11% above the national average, homes sell for around £380,520 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Brighton BN11 2?

Recorded crime in Brighton BN11 2 runs at 297.6 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Brighton BN11 2 safe?

Crime in Brighton BN11 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN11 2 runs at 297.6 per 1,000 properties, 11% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Brighton BN11 2?

Homes in Brighton BN11 2 sell for around £380,520 on average, based on 174 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Brighton BN11 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN11 2 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (434 of 5,223) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 394 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Brighton BN11 2?

There are 4 schools in Brighton BN11 2 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Brighton BN11 2 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN11 2, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Brighton BN11 2 a deprived area?

Brighton BN11 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).