Brighton BN2 area guide
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Is Brighton BN2 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN2), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £435,052 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (4 of 6 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).
- E Safetycrime 112% above average
- C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£435,052
Population
104,570
Recorded crime
483.5
Schools
28
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Brighton BN2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN2 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (959 of 53,770) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 959 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)
Annual sold price in BN2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (317 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in BN2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 692/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 45,149
Owned 45% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for BN2.
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Brighton BN2: frequently asked questions
Is Brighton BN2 a good place to live?
In Brighton (BN2), recorded crime is 112% above the national average, homes sell for around £435,052 on average, there are 28 schools in the area (4 of 6 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 BN2?
Recorded crime in Brighton BN2 runs at 483.5 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Brighton BN2 safe?
Crime in Brighton BN2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Brighton BN2 runs at 483.5 per 1,000 properties, 112% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Brighton BN2?
Homes in Brighton BN2 sell for around £435,052 on average, based on 1,306 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Brighton BN2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Brighton BN2 is rated high. Around 1.8% of properties (959 of 53,770) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 959 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Brighton BN2?
There are 28 schools in Brighton BN2 (17 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Brighton BN2 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Brighton BN2, 4 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Brighton BN2 a deprived area?
Brighton BN2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).