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Brighton (BN2)
The BN2 postcode area is located in the Brighton postcode town region, within the county of Sussex, and contains a total of 2837 individual postcodes.
There are 15 electoral wards in the BN2 postcode area, including Arundel, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hassocks, Henfield, Hove, Lancing, Lewes, Littlehampton, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Seaford, Shoreham-By-Sea, Steyning, Worthing which come under the local authority of the Brighton and Hove Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in BN2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BN2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The BN2 postcode district is an area within the Brighton and Hove post town and encompasses part of the City of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, UK. It covers a region spanning from the South Downs to the coastline, and includes the two wards of Woodingdean and Rottingdean.
It is home to a bustling population of approximately 21,000 people and an abundance of business, leisure, and entertainment opportunities including shops, clubs, pubs, restaurants, beaches, parks, and theatres.
The BN2 postcode area is bordered by the Brighton and Hove City Council district to the south-west, Lewes and Wealden to the south-east, Adur and Worthing to the east, Mid Sussex to the north-east, and Horsham and Chichester to the north-west.
The area contains a variety of cultural attractions such as The Brighton Marina, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Brighton Pavillion, and The Royal Pavilion. It is also a popular destination for shopping with The Churchill Centre, Western Road Shopping Centre, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, and Churchill Square Shopping Centre Cineworld Cinemas.
Other places of interest include Stanmer Park, The Level, Preston Park, Brighton Racecourse, Brighton Marina Concert Hall, Brighton Racecourse, Hove Lagoon, and more.
The BN2 postcode district has an average house price of £362,000 (as of April 2021 PLC), good local schools, and excellent public transport links. The Brighton and Hove train station serves the district, connecting residents to London, other cities, and regional destinations. The area also offers easy access to the A27 and A23, giving further transport options.
Demographics
Sussex
BN2 is located in the county of Sussex, in England.
Sussex has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Sussex has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BN2 |
| Postal Town | Brighton |
| MSOA Name | Brighton and Hove 031 |
| LSOA Name | Brighton and Hove 031B |
| County | Sussex |
| Region | Sussex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BN2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BN2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.