Area Information for Brighton, BN2 1LD

This postcode in Brighton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Kemptown ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven. This page combines information for the address Brighton, BN2 1LD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in August 2009. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Ward Kemptown
Constituency Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near Brighton, BN2 1LD - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Kemp Town), and the Sussex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Brighton, BN2 1LD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Brighton, BN2 1LD:

St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EB
St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EU
College Road, Brighton, BN2 1JA
St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EA
Clarendon Place, Brighton, BN2 1JD
College Place, Brighton, BN2 1HN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BN2 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Brighton consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 8
Flat (Purpose-Built) 36
Flat (Converted) 105
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 157
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brighton contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 54% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 21
Owned with Mortgage 40
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 83
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 158

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 90
Two People 52
Three People 6
Four People 7
Five People 0
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 157

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Brighton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 90
Family Household 52
Other Household 14
Total 156

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 56
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 157

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around BN2 1LD however is predominantly male (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 147
Female 105
Total 252

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 7
5-9 2
10-14 5
15-19 10
20-24 22
25-29 32
30-34 21
35-39 35
40-44 35
45-49 21
50-54 23
55-59 15
60-64 12
65-69 6
70-74 5
75-79 1
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 252

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BN2 1LD there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 67% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 170
Married 44
Separated 1
Divorced 20
Widowed 1
Total 236

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 126
Good 90
Fair 20
Bad 16
Very Bad 1
Total 253

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

BN2 1LD and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 60% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 140
Apprenticeship 3
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 18
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Other 10
Total 234

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 85% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 215
Mixed Ethnicity 17
Indian 5
Chinese 2
Other Asian 8
Other 5
Total 252

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 197
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 14
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 251

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 197
10+ Years 24
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 13
Less Than 2 Years 8
Total 252

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN2 1LD.

Passport(s) Held
None 14
United Kingdom 201
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 27
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 7
Central and South America 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 164
Christian 63
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 2
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 15
Total 252

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Kemptown ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 54% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 126
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 32
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 28
Retired 15
Looking After Home or Family 2
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 5
Total 235

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 28
Professional Occupations 59
Associate Professional Occupations 35
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 183

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 62
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 67
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 27
Total 238

Brighton, BN2 1LD is within the Kemp Town policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near BN2 1LD
Neighbourhood Team Address Kemp Town
Crowhurst Road
Hollingbury
Brighton
BN1 8AP
Force Website: http://www.sussex.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BN2 1LD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BN2 1LD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest railway station is Brighton, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Brighton 1 mile
London Road (Brighton) 1.3 miles
Moulsecoomb 1.9 miles
Preston Park 2.3 miles
Hove 2.4 miles
Aldrington 2.8 miles
Falmer 3.3 miles
Portslade 3.8 miles
Fishersgate 4.3 miles
Southwick 5.1 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 6.6 miles
Southease 6.8 miles
Lewes 6.9 miles
Hassocks 7.3 miles
Cooksbridge 7.7 miles
Newhaven Town 8 miles
Plumpton 8 miles
Newhaven Harbour 8 miles
Lancing 8.8 miles
Glynde 8.9 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is Queen's Park Primary School, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is Brighton College, approximately 160 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Brighton College 160 yards  
Cardinal Newman Catholic School 1.9 miles October 2024
Varndean School 2.2 miles October 2022
    
Dorothy Stringer School 2.2 miles October 2023
    
Longhill High School 2.4 miles March 2024
    
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre 2.9 miles March 2017
    
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy 2.9 miles March 2023
    
Patcham High School 3.1 miles November 2017
    
Blatchington Mill School 3.1 miles January 2013
    
King's School 3.8 miles March 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is Ardingly Court Surgery, approximately 800 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is St George's Dental Practice, approximately 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 8 closest hospitals to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, approximately 380 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Brighton, BN2 1LD. The nearest is Specs, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.