Postcode BN2 3EB is located in an urban city, within the Hanover & Elm Grove ward of Brighton and Hove in the South East region, and forms part of the Whitehawk area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whitehawk is £43,003 per year. The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 1.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is William Clarke Park.
Whitehawk has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Whitehawk has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 62.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whitehawk is £43,003 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 3EB.
Whitehawk near BN2 3EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moulsecoomb located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | William Clarke Park | Small | Walking directions to William Clarke Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £431,000 in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,095,608.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 64 | £262,175 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £484,000 |
| Terraced | 133 | £490,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hanover & Elm Grove
In the BN2 3EB postcode area, located within Whitehawk, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 3EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | 201 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Elm Grove Mini Market | 185 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 231 Queen's Park Road, Brighton, BN2 9ZA | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN2 3EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maureen Winder
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Tim Rowkins
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Ty Galvin
Hanover & Elm Grove - Elected 4 May 2023
Siân Berry
Brighton Pavilion - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.