Postcode BN2 3ER 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 Elm Grove & Bear Road area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elm Grove & Bear Road is £66,552 per year. The nearest station is London Road (Brighton), about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is William Clarke Park.
Elm Grove & Bear Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Elm Grove & Bear Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elm Grove & Bear Road is £66,552 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN2 3ER.
Elm Grove & Bear Road near BN2 3ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London Road (Brighton) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | London Road (Brighton) | N/A | Walking directions to London Road (Brighton) |
| 1 mi | Brighton | N/A | Walking directions to Brighton |
| 1 mi | Moulsecoomb | N/A | Walking directions to Moulsecoomb |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | William Clarke Park | Small | Walking directions to William Clarke Park |
| 0.5 mi | Saunders Park | Small | Walking directions to Saunders Park |
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £430,750 (about £505 per square foot) in Hanover & Elm Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £525,000 | £524 |
| Terraced | 123 | £490,500 | £512 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £460,000 | £454 |
| Flats | 65 | £267,394 | £478 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,000 | £338,500 | £415,000 |
| 2017 | £233,500 | £408,500 | £405,000 |
| 2018 | £255,500 | £390,000 | £410,000 |
| 2019 | £248,500 | £385,000 | £409,500 |
| 2020 | £273,000 | £365,000 | £441,250 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £417,500 | £470,000 |
| 2022 | £265,000 | £426,250 | £515,050 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £386,000 | £484,000 |
| 2024 | £249,000 | £432,000 | £495,000 |
| 2025 | £262,175 | £518,000 | £479,750 |
| 2026 | £284,947 | £460,000 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £415 | £433 |
| 2017 | £440 | £383 | £431 |
| 2018 | £443 | £400 | £440 |
| 2019 | £424 | £403 | £442 |
| 2020 | £452 | £424 | £447 |
| 2021 | £475 | £435 | £475 |
| 2022 | £500 | £477 | £532 |
| 2023 | £526 | £464 | £526 |
| 2024 | £494 | £522 | £521 |
| 2025 | £473 | £430 | £508 |
| 2026 | £483 | £514 | £512 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN2 3ER.
In the BN2 3ER postcode area, located within Elm Grove & Bear Road, there are 13 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN2 3ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Elm Grove Mini Market | 185 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Elm Grove Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | 201 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Hanover Convenience Store | 122 Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3DB | Walking directions to Hanover Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&A Convenience | 140 - 141 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3LG | Walking directions to M&A Convenience |
| 0.3 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 3ER, 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
The area around BN2 3ER records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 drugs.
The median sale price around BN2 3ER in Elm Grove & Bear Road is £430,750 (about £505 per square foot) based on 202 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BN2 3ER, including Elm Grove Primary School (Good), St Martin's CofE Primary School (Good) and Fairlight Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN2 3ER is London Road (Brighton), about 1,230 m away.
BN2 3ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion covering BN2 3ER is Siân Berry (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Maureen Winder (Labour Party), Tim Rowkins (Labour Party) and Ty Galvin (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.