Postcode BN2 1HE is located in an urban city, within the Kemptown ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Kemptown area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 298.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kemptown is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kemptown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Kemptown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kemptown is £43,500 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from BN2 1HE.
Kemptown near BN2 1HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brighton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £2,780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £432,500 |
| Flats | 124 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £805,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £582,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kemptown
In the BN2 1HE postcode area, located within Kemptown, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 1HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Saint George's News | 52 Saint George's Road, Brighton, BN2 1EF | Walking directions to Saint George's News |
| 0 mi | Saint Michael's News | 53 Saint Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EF | Walking directions to Saint Michael's News |
| 0 mi | Seed'N'Sprout | 82 St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EF | Walking directions to Seed'N'Sprout |
| 0 mi | Ideal Market | 71 St. Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EF | Walking directions to Ideal Market |
| 0.1 mi | WRVS A&E Shop | Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5BB | Walking directions to WRVS A&E Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.