Postcode BN2 1TW is located in an urban city, within the Kemptown area of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Kemptown area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kemptown is £46,035 per year. The median sale price in Kemptown is £350,000 (around £478 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,750 and £500,000. The nearest station is Brighton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pavilion Gardens.
Kemptown has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,779 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Kemptown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 per household in Kemptown is £46,035 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from BN2 1TW.
Kemptown near BN2 1TW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brighton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pavilion Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Pavilion Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Grand Parade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grand Parade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Kemptown area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £837,500 | £498 |
| Terraced | 32 | £543,800 | £503 |
| Flats | 119 | £310,000 | £475 |
| Detached | 1 | £270,000 | £282 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £425,000 | £625,000 |
| 2017 | £288,700 | £352,500 | £550,000 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £685,000 | £560,000 |
| 2019 | £279,250 | £472,500 | £580,000 |
| 2020 | £282,500 | £650,000 | £483,750 |
| 2021 | £313,750 | £590,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £322,500 | £510,000 | £614,000 |
| 2023 | £342,250 | £365,000 | £708,000 |
| 2024 | £313,250 | £392,000 | £595,000 |
| 2025 | £307,500 | £805,000 | £500,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £837,500 | £543,800 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £437 | — | £474 |
| 2017 | £446 | £363 | £469 |
| 2018 | £444 | £663 | £496 |
| 2019 | £413 | £457 | £511 |
| 2020 | £454 | £443 | £461 |
| 2021 | £465 | £476 | £490 |
| 2022 | £497 | £379 | £542 |
| 2023 | £518 | £678 | £546 |
| 2024 | £491 | £357 | £492 |
| 2025 | £469 | £596 | £516 |
| 2026 | £465 | £498 | £485 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 1TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Flat 6, Steyne Mansions, Steine Street, Brighton, BN2 1TE | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Flat 7, 23 - 24, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EL | Flats | Leasehold | £333,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 11 - 12, Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL | Other | Freehold | £2,199,998 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 3A, Clarendon Mansions, 80, East Street, Brighton, BN1 1NF | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | The Mucky Duck, 7 - 9, Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF | Other | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the BN2 1TW postcode area, located within Kemptown, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Middle Street Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Carlton Hill Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Tarnerland Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN2 1TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bharat's | 72-73 East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HQ | Walking directions to Bharat's |
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | 4 St. James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RE | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.1 mi | P R News Ltd | 1C St. James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RE | Walking directions to P R News Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 5-8 St. James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Karma Foods | 14 St. James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1RE | Walking directions to Karma Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Brighton and Hove district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN2 1TW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Théresa Ann Mackey
Kemptown - Elected 2 May 2024
Chris Ward
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN2 1TW records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around BN2 1TW in Kemptown is £350,000 (about £478 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to BN2 1TW, including Middle Street Primary School (Good), Carlton Hill Primary School (Good) and Tarnerland Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN2 1TW is Brighton, about 1,153 m away.
BN2 1TW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,779 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven covering BN2 1TW is Chris Ward (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Théresa Ann Mackey (Labour Party).